she is 8 months old and not letting me help her for pooing.when i try to hold her legs up for pooing she goes here and there and rolls over and gets all dirty. she has no problem in digesting but she is just being lazy to pressure her tummy and then she doesn't poo.
thank you
2006-11-15 04:01:58 · 8 answers · asked by gudiyak 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
At 8 mos., she is not developmentally ready.
2006-11-15 04:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by schoolot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish by holding her legs up to poo, or why you feel the need to. I know when my infant was somewhat constipated and having a hard time, i would lay her down and try to help, but thats it. Measures to soften the stools is a good idea, as long as you dont over do it and give her diahreaha.
My first two born, were totally potty trained, even at night by 2 yrs. old. My first born, was just before 2 years old. (my oldest is 15, then 11, youngest is 1 1/2 and i am due in march.)
I introduced the potty at around 6 months or when they could sit on their own. I did not expect results, i simply introduced it. I spoke/speak to infants sorta like adults, even though they dont understand everything, they are little sponges, and absorb more info than we probly give them credit for. I talk about the potty and what it is for. When I use the toilet, i call it the big people potty. My 1 1/2 yr. old isnt as far along as the first 2 were.
Sometimes there was success (by accident i am sure) and they would be rewarded with 'bare bum time' 2 min. , 5 min, whatever. When they could only crawl, they were placed on a towel or blanket, and we would play on the floor. babies and toddlers love the air on the bottom...imagine what living in plastic must be like. So after the diaper free time, i would return them to the potty. If more success, then more 'bare bum time' if not then back on with the diaper. Lots of praise for any success. lots of talking about what you are doing and the reasons for it. I Only put them on the potty for a minute or two or three at a time. Just so they understand that sometimes we 'just have to sit still here for a minute'
My youngest, when she was introduced, would try/ well sit, then i would help her off and we would look together, and i would say..oh no pee or poopies in there...ok thanks for trying. And when there is something, she can see it, even though she doesnt understand. Her favorite part was closing the lid on the potty after we would try.
I dont think it is too early to introduce it to your daughter. Although all kids will be trained when they are ready, it never hurts to try. but try to have some consistency, like at certain times of the day or even just once a day. And dont get frustrated if there are no results. Maybe get her involved in something while she sits, read a short story, sing a song, play itsy bitsy spider: my daughter loves her toothbrush, she doesnt need encouraging to sit on potty, but if she did i would give that to her for a min.
My daughter knows it is routine to put on her shoes to go outside, she doesnt know why, but she does it: I believe the potty could be like that for some...just something they have to do, until they get to the point they can identify with it and its purpose.
good luck no matter what u choose.
2006-11-15 13:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by tj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most children are ready for potty training at age 2 boys usually 2 1/2. If you start helping you 8 months go poo now by the time the child is 1 she will not be able to go without your help.......... get a stool softener before you do too much damage!
2006-11-15 12:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They say that you shouldnt start potty training until they're about 2 but girls potty train faster than boys...so I say if they're ready to start potty training I would totally do it!!! Also, y r u trying to "help" her poop, I mean unless she has problems doing it on her own, you should let her go by herself? Maybe you're trying to get her ready for it way too fast? I would go to american baby website, they have so much information that is very helpful, and they offer a free monthly magazene that has really helpful information in it, not to mention coupons & all kindsa other neat stuff!
2006-11-15 12:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by iilive4music 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that as soon a a baby can walk, even if they wobble, that is a great time to start potty training. It's a waste of money in my opinion to wait any longer than necessary to get them out of diapers.
And if they don't pick-up on it right away, at least you've given them a chance to get an early start.
2006-11-15 12:22:48 · answer #5 · answered by Laura R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? I certainly hope so. If not, what the heck are you doing to your child? You could be damaging her for life.
PLEASE talk to your pediatrician. PLEASE buy a child development book. Whatever you are doing is not right. Babies "poo" when and if they are darned good and ready. In my opinion you shouldn't be trying to get her to control anything at this age.
They are not capable of potty training until they are at least old enough to talk and walk. Many, quite a bit older.
2006-11-15 12:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eight months old? Your baby is not capable of being potty trained at this time. A year older would be a better time, usually they show an interest. Good luck
2006-11-15 12:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by clogsgalore 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
8 months?!? definately not ready yet. My son just turned three and he is just starting to understand why he should go in the potty. I understand girls are faster than boys, but 8 months is just too young.
2006-11-15 12:05:25 · answer #8 · answered by thebish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋