My 21 month old daughter has started to remove her nappy (only in the comfort of her home, I hasten to add). I have started to ask her to tell me when she has done a poo, and today she successfully told me (then put her hand in it to prove herself right, hmmm).
Should I start my potty training now? Or should I leave it a few weeks?
Ive had a potty for months which she has played with is not scared of........ so what do you think?
serious answers only please, merci xxx
2007-02-21 08:38:14 · 30 answers · asked by kylie_rm13 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I would try, or even introduce her to the toilet (with a childs seat). My 3 year old twins didnt even bother with a potty. Start putting knickers on her too and dont bother with pull-ups, they just prolong the training. Your daughter needs to feel 'wet' and uncomfortable. Then she will want to use the toilet/potty
2007-02-21 22:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She certainly sounds interested in being potty trained. It is easier to potty train girls at a younger age than boys. She may not be capable of holding it in yet, though. Even if she understands where to go potty, training won't be complete if she can't control whether she goes or not. I have heard of many mothers that potty train their kids too early, resulting in more work for Mom chasing the baby around with the potty, lol.
Personally, I potty trained all three of my kids between 2 or 3 years old - one boy, two girls. As long as you don't use too much pressure and make it a positive experience for her, you shouldn't have much trouble. Kids are all different. She may be ready while another child the same age might not be.
Whatever you choose, the outcome will eventually be that she is potty trained. Good luck!
2007-02-21 09:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by Strawberry Serpent 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She obviously know she has done it, and im sure at this age she is ready , i have 2 boys my eldest is 4 and he was potty trained day and night by 22 months (18 months day) my second is 16 months. I have recently considered potty training him but have been advised by my health visitor not to try until he is 2 years old as boys develop later and can cause problems in the future. But every child is different, so you need to go with your gut instinct if you feel she is ready go forit, after a week if it isnt go well stop and try again in a month or so, good luck
2007-02-21 20:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by AMANDA G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get her introduced to it now. With my daughter she was always interested in the potty. To make it fun and interesting to her we started a "potty dance" that she did after she went potty. She loved it and she has been potty trained since she was 2 and a half. If she can tell you when she has to go then she is ready to start potty training.Giving small rewards for doing a good job helps out a lot. The "potty dance" was a reward for my daughter!
2007-02-21 09:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by mama4e 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she can tell you when she has to go, then it is time to start potty training. Provide only as much assistance as she needs. If she can remove her own diaper in time to get herself on the potty, then let her do it. If it takes her too long, then help her. Some children do best when you let them run around with naked bottoms (at home of course).
The best advice is not to force the issue. If she resists, then let her use the diaper. Ask her if she wants to use the potty. My nephew is a few months younger and sometimes he will want to use the potty and somtimes he will scream if you look like you are going to touch him. It just depends on his mood at that moment.
2007-02-21 08:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar incident with my daughter and She loves to use the potty. Has peed on the floor several times and isnt as dedicated to it as I would like but she is getting there. You just have to be REALLY consistent. I set the timer on the stove and try and get her to sit on her potty every thirty minutes, as soon as she gets up in the morning and right after her nap. You have to make it a happy time though do not scold her or get frustrated with her verbally if she doesnt take to it right away make it a game. Clap profusely and/or cheer and reward her if she puts her pee pees in the toilet wave goodbye when she flushes them in the big potty especially if she puts her poops in the toilet which seems like more of an ordeal and dont be afraid to let her run bottomless thru the house you may have to clean up a few messes but if she makes a mess take her to her potty and say we put our pee pees in here and set her there for a few BUT above all else stay consistent and positive.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-21 09:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is never too early to start. Sound like she might be ready(even though mom might not be ready for her to "grow-up" just yet). Tell her where the potty is and if she is curious she will try it out. Make sure you give her the "big girl" praises when she does go on the potty. You might want to let her wear some underwear or even go bottomless. I found that if it felt like a diaper then they knew they could go in it. Good luck
2007-02-21 08:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by dj_jonesd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter just started taking off her diapers, and she is 14 months old. i wasn't sure what to do so i asked my mom and mom-in-law and they said to try sticking her on the potty. mind you, she keeps pooing in the tub at nite for the last month. we bought it yesterday and she sat on it for the first time today and did a #2! yah! she only takes her clothies off when they are dirty, and if she is smart enough to do that, i figured why not? we are starting to sit her on the pot after naps and in the morning. she is doing great bc we make if fun and sing songs. I don't believe in rewarding for these things with a food treat. . . instead we play a special game or sing fun songs (that we made up) about the potty. i'm not forcing her and she is figuring it out. I say if she is truely taking them off because they are dirty and not just becuase she knows how, you could try and if she's not into it, try again later. otherwise, there's always duct tape! just kidding :) good luck!
2007-02-21 09:46:03 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for it. As you said she isn't scared of the potty so you should really encourage her to use it especially if she can tell you when she's done something. Plenty of praise is needed when she's successful and don't be angry or upset if she doesn't or has an accident. With my son we did a chart for him so everytime he was successful he got a star on it and at the end of the week he got a little reward and he was soon going on it with no problem!! He then easily changed to use the big toilet and was very proud of himself. Good luck!!
2007-02-21 08:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started my son by just putting the potty on a plastic mat in the same room as us and leaving his nappy off, when he used it loads of praise and a sticker, he was brillant, girls are usually more advanced than boys, by doing this it trains the bladder without to many pressures, then buy her some knickers with her favourite character on as a reward for being such abig girl.
2007-02-21 08:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋