I have a 15 month old son. Some people are advising me to start potty training him, some people are warning me that it's a waste of time to start so soon. I'm a first-time mother~ I don't know when to start potty training...
2007-07-05 06:34:26 · 14 answers · asked by Proud mother! 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
15 months is too soon. I tried at about 20 months with my first daughter, but it was summer and she just wasn't into it. She turned 2 in August and I started potty training in September (when we weren't outside ALL the time). By Christmas she was completely trained and never had a bedwetting experience.
My youngest daughter was another story altogether. She turned 2 in March and I thought that was a good time to start training. She is a very strong willed child and simply wasn't ready. By trying to enforce my timeline on her we just extended the whole ordeal. She was finally trained by 3, but continued to have night time accidents (maybe 2-3 times a month) until she was 8!
2007-07-05 07:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My oldest son was 2 1/2 when we started working with him. It was apparent that he was not ready and after about a month of trying so we decided to wait a little longer. Pull ups just seemed to confuse him too. I don't think it ever clicked with him so underwear worked much better. It was right before his third birthday when we tried again and he caught on REALLY fast. He was talking more, was more aware of what was going on and was much more confident in himself. Within a month he had the whole thing down and we have only had one accident - ever. The most important thing is to not stress. Depending on your son's size you may also want his own potty or a seat that fits on to the regular potty with a step. My oldest son is large for his size (height and weight - he's just a big kid) and the potty chair just seemed too uncomfortable. Our youngest son will turn 3 in March so we are going to start the whole process over :). Best of luck to you and just don't stress or worry what others think. Every kid is different and potty training is definitely nothing to stress out about. Don't forget either that boys, on average, potty train later than girls. Here a couple of sites that might help too. Best of luck to you!
2007-07-05 07:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by pooka2509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was 2 1/2 and I wish I had waited I did actually stop and start again 3 months later and she was potty trained by 3, she is strong willed and it was something she could control so it was a bit of a fight, but she rarely had accidents and it went pretty quick. I tried my son once a month for five months for about a week(he was not interested so we would stop) and he decided he didn't want to wear diapers anymore when he was 3 and 2 months and he was trained in a week. He was just ready. My third child just turned 2 and she shows interest but it is more of a game so she is not ready. I think it is something they have to want to do otherwise it is a lot of work for mom and you are trained not them. Of course if they are not ready and they are 3 or so you need to take the initiative. Good luck and just be happy about it so it is a good experience for your son.
2007-07-05 06:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Layla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your baby. He must be super advanced to be able to potty train now. I used the no pressure approach. If he seems interested then let him, if he starts screaming on the potty then let him off. Usually children are ready to start at about 21/2. I didn't start training my son until he was almost three. He is 3 1/2 and still has trouble going poo on the pot. Keep in mind boys tend to be more difficult to train, and train better at a later age.
2007-07-05 06:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will let you know when they are ready. If you push him too early it will be frustrating to both of you. Each child is an individual. There is no set time for any milestone your child reaches, including potty training. Some children are ready around the age of two, and some are closer to four. If your child is ready, and I highly doubt he is at this young age, he will practically train himself. If he expresses interest and is capable of sitting on the toilet and relieving himself without any coaxing then maybe. I think it is more likely he will be at least two and maybe even closer to three. Your friends, in my opinion, are pushing the situation way too early. My first child I tried to train early with a result of a lot of failure and frustration on both our parts. By my third child I decided there was no rush and I let them dictate when they were ready. She was four months shy of being three and was trained in a day with absolutely no accidents. It was a much better way to handle the situation. You do what you think is right for your child. If someone criticizes you smile and ignore them. Just love your baby. He will grow up way too quickly.
2007-07-05 07:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jan F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the baby. Mine is 20 months old. I just went and bought the potty seat today!! Which I am a little sad about because my little baby is growing up! I plan on just introducing her to it to see what she does. In my eyes, she is still a little young for it. I will be letting her take her time. My oldest child wasn't trained until 4, she was a little lazy. You'll know when it is time. My advice would be to do what I did, but the stuff and let him check it out...good luck!
2007-07-05 08:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by deez0477 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 months is definitely too early to train, your son wont be able to grasp the idea at such a young age. And boys are definitely harder to train so I would give it another year and a half. He may start to show signs that he is ready but I would not force the issue. I'm no quite sure what it is with the lil boys, but I felt like flushing myself down the toilet a few times. Good luck!
2007-07-05 07:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by yharris9311 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually start at three. But boys are harder to train more than anything. The first child is harder to train. My oldest was fully potty trained till 4 and half. My yougest is Three and starting to potty train which I am having hard to do for me.
2007-07-05 07:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Proud mom of 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started potty training my daughter at 24 mos. and she was completely trained by her 3rd bday. You can try to see if your son is ready but usually at 15 months they aren't. If he is not then wait several months and start again until he shows interest.
2007-07-05 06:42:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started all seven of mine between 18 months and 2 years, depending on how verbal they were. If they are unable to say that they need to urinate or have a BM it is not time.
Use a positive reinforcement method--a small piece of gum ot bit of candy for sitting on the pot. More if he urinates or has a BM.
Do not play the revolving nappy game! Once you commit to "big boy" pants you are both ready to go! No paper pull-ups or overnight nappies either--it is just confusing to them to switch back and forth.
All of mine were done up with it within a week.
2007-07-05 07:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Rebecca W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋