when should you start potty training a 1.5 year old?

Answer 1

all children are different. I bought a kiddie potty and showed it to her just before she was two. I had her sit on it every couple of days and explained what it was. She would sometimes sit there for quite awhile "reading". In time, she was very comfortable and looked forward to trying to "go".
Really, I think it is a matter of understanding what it is that is expected and getting comfortable with the concept. Then it is a matter of time.
Frankly, this is one of the easier hurdles in raising a child.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Now is good! When you change your toddlers diaper, tell him what your doing. "You pee peed, that must feel cold and wet"...etc. Eventually, your child won't like his/her diapers and be up for something new and that will keep him/her dry.
Buy a couple of potty books or even a dvd like "Elmo's world potty time" and let your toddler watch that.
Take your child to the potty when you go and explain to him what the potty is used for. Even let him flush after you go. (it sounds funny but really helps him learn)
You can even sit your child on the potty a few times a day to get him use to the idea. If he doesn't go, its okay. The idea is what matters the most right now. If he goes, tell him what a good job he did and maybe sing a little potty song! :)

Answer 4

The best time is now. Its sometimes a little harder if the childcare provider is not on track with you. The sooner the better. It may be a time when your child will go backwards, but this is not always so. So me kids take longer than others so starting now is what you should do. You may have to sit in the restroom with them. My child is learning now and will not stay in there along. As long as I am in there she is okay. She is 2 and is not trained yet. The moment I walk out she is ready to walk out too. She takes her pull up off and will go get a new one. Be patient. Hope this helps. Happy training.

Answer 5

You keep buying those diapers and wait another 6 months. I broke 2 kids when they were 2 years old. One was so easy and the other always had bed problems but I think that's because his daddy did his training and he scared him. I did a netter job with my daughter so be gentle and thankful they don't potty the whole bed yet.

Answer 6

Put a potty chair out now and let her/him get used to it....when they poop in their diaper/pull up (they should at least be wearing pull ups if you want to potty train), plop it into the chair so they can see that's where it's supposed to go....(I know that sounds gross...but it worked with mine.) When they're ready, they'll start using it.

Answer 7

i have lots of grand kids, the child will tell u when they r ready.u can also get a favorite doll or stuffed animal and take them to the bathroom also when u go, eventually they will go on their own. give them some time, your child is still pretty young, but i find girls r easier to train. some people will say different. good luck!!! granny

Answer 8

when the kid is at least 3. you will know when a child is ready for toilet training when they start coming to you to tell you they need to be changed or they stay dry all night. if you try to train them before they are ready it will be harder you you to do as they will resist doing it.
if you want, take the child into the bathroom with you every time you go so the child begins to get the idea what the bathroom is for.

Answer 9

That's way too young. In another year, wait to see if there's interest on the child's part. Then, I highly recommend Dr. Phil's method. It is fabulous. His site has the details.

Answer 10

You could start introducing it now... but don't expect it to be easy. It can definately be done at this age... but don't rush it, they'll let you know when they're ready.
When you see your little one in the act of pooping... take them to the toilet (even if they're done). They will start to associate 'going' with sitting on the toilet.
Make it fun... and reward any positve results. Even if it's just a happy dance if they sit on the toilet and try!!
Good luck!!