I dont feel she's ready in spite of other's telling me its time. I dont feel as if she is giving the "signs" that everyone speaks of. Her different relatives that watch her will tell me she gives them signs, but I dont get them. How will I know when she's really ready?
2007-01-09 06:02:40 · 16 answers · asked by mbhajny81 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Don't force it she won't take to it other wise. Just put a little potty out for her and let her watch you go. You can sit her on the potty to let her see what it is all about. My daughter is 3 and she is just starting to really take to potty training. If you push it too soon it is going to cause more problems then it is worth.
2007-01-09 06:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by JM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not seeing the "signs" then she isn't ready. You spend more time with her than any of your relatives so you will notice when she begins to act different and is ready for the big girl potty. Some of the signs to watch for is being uncomfortable when her diaper is soiled, putting her hands in her diaper, hiding when going number 2, showing interest in the potty chair/toilet, etc...Trust me, as a mom, you will notice the little things! Good luck and just trust your instinct.
2007-01-09 06:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're her mom, you will see when she's ready. My daughter is almost that age and she shows some signs --but isn't ready.
She's funny because when she's in the bath she'll stand up, let a little leak out and then squeeze her knees together and grunt, like she's holding it. She won't go on her potty though.
If she's wearing a diaper she'll go potty, point toward the potty, and say uh-oh.
She'll sit, fully clothed on the potty, ask for 'paper', then wipe herself *front and back* then throw the paper in the potty and close the lid.
She's showing signs----but not ready
2007-01-09 06:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you're the mommy so trust those motherly instincts! Some of the signs are being able to take clothes off, telling you when she needs to go or after she's gone, and showing interest in the toilet. If you feel she's ready, great, go for it, she's not too young. If you want to wait a little longer, that's fine too. I would suggest going ahead and buying a potty chair and letting her get used to seeing it, playing with it, etc.
2007-01-09 06:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not. My daughter potty trains her kids as soon as they crawl by the non-diaper method during the day (She stays at home). She has 6 and they are well adjusted kiddos too.
This method may not be for every parent, I agree, but whatever method, get after it!
We often resist new things, but that doesn't mean we are not ready to acquire the habit or knowledge. If we wait until the child, or even we are ready, there are many things we'd never get around to.
2007-01-09 06:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by rumbler_12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is right around that age and I did not see the signs at first but I started to train her anyways and now she does a good job even though she is not saying the word potty she is grabbing her pants and taking them off. So I showed her how to do it in the bathroom and now she brings me in there when she has to go.
2007-01-09 08:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by punkiekar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not too early to start potty training. It's never too early, the earlier you start the quicker you can save money instead of buying diapers. The best thing to do is just put panties or underwear on you child and whenever they go in their pants they will know and they will eventually learn wehn they have to go to the potty. Or another thing you can do is just take them to the potty and set them on the potty. I hope I helped you, I had o help my parents with potty training my little brother, that's how know what to do.
2007-01-09 06:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Paige B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A child is ready to begin toilet training when he can signal that his diaper is wet, or that he needs the toilet. This usually occurs between the ages of 18-24 months. Still, it is not uncommon for a child to still need diapers until 5 years of age. Trust your instincts. Wait until you think your child is ready. If you feel the need to listen to trusted relatives give it a try. Go nice and easy so that your daughter doesnt feel stressed or pressured. You can try it for a week or so and if it doesnt work out just wait until you know she's ready.
2007-01-09 06:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I began to train my son when he was 18 months now, he's almost 2 and he now says when he wants to use the toilet but I still use pampers at times. Each child is different and will on their own time. You should try introducing her to the potty and take it from there on.
2007-01-09 06:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is now 19 months and when he was 17 months i bought him a potty for him to use. He would just go in and sit on it and not do anything but it helped him when i took him in the bathroom everytime i went in and let him just sit on it. If he went i would give him a sticker. One day he drug the potty out of the bathroom to me so i put him on it and he went. I think it helps if you buy them one (even if they aren't ready) and have them sit on it everytime you use the bathroom.
2007-01-09 06:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by cmm129 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋