potty training 19 month old?

Question

we are starting to potty train her when she goes in to the bath room sh goes and sits right on her potty but hasnt gone in it yet. my mother in law said that she is too young and will not start going in it untill she is 2 1\2 is she to young or should i just ignore what she said and try

Answer 1

Potty training is a process. It requires consistency, lots of praise and lots of patience. Infants are born with a spinal-cord reflex that automatically empties the bladder when it reaches a certain full-ness. A baby can not begin to learn to control elimination until the brain develops to the point that it begins to inhibit this reflex. This development varies greatly from child to child and generally happens somewhere between 18-36 months. There are some children potty trained earlier than that as well as several techniques developed to create a "diaper-free" infant, but this involves parents and/or care-givers who become in-tune to the child's elimination habits and take the child to the bathroom vs. the child saying they need to go and getting themselves to the bathroom on their own. This is parent-led potty training vs. child-led potty training. Both views have thier pros and cons. There is nothing wrong with providing a potty chair or a seat for the big potty for your daughter to use when she is interested. However, I would suggest that you don't force the issue. Let her lead the way. If she wants to sit, let her, if she doesn't, that's OK. If nothing happens when she sits, that's OK, too, give her praise for trying. Most children are completely day-time diaper-free by the time they are 4. Night-time dryness can take much longer, sometimes until age 8 or older. My personal definition of a true potty trained child is "a child who can consistently sense the need to use the bathroom, announce the fact, make it to the bathroom, take down his/her clothing items, and get on the toilet before having an accident". Your daughter will potty train when she is ready. It is possible she will be ready at 19 months, but if she isn't, wait a few months and try again. I have been a mom for 28 years to 4 kids (ages 28, 25, 22, and 10). My own youngest daughter absolutely refused to use the potty until just before she turned 5! She'd go once in a while if we insisted, but she was in no hurry to give up her diapers. I have also been a child care provider in my home for 20 years, so I have potty trained a lot of kids. She tested every technique I have ever successfully used and I was not completely convinced she'd be diaper-free before school started despite her doctor's assurance that she would be. But, 2 weeks before she turned 5, she got up one morning, announced she was going potty in the toilet today and was day and night trained all in one day. Never wore a diaper or a pull-up again. I had never seen anything like it nor have I seen anything like it since. My own personal experience has been that 3 years old is a pretty average age for potty training to be complete. So, my advice, start the potty training process if you want and if she seems interested, but be prepared that she may be 2-3 years old or even older before it's the right time for her.

Answer 2

I started with my son at the same age and he did the same thing, he's now 22 months old and in the last 2 weeks he has peed on the potty 3 to 4 times a day and pooped 4 times so far and he is doing really well. I was very laid back about it for a few months, just setting the groundworks and then he just did it. I found that showing him helped a lot, like you or your partner using the potty. It will happen one day and you will be so proud and use positive reinforcement, like a real fruit gummie bear or something that they really like. Make sure you show her the pee and explain that, "you have peed in the potty now you get a treat." And just freak out happy. And let her dump it in the toilet and flush. What also helped with me is bringing the potty out into the livingroom, lay down a towel under, and let her run around naked for a little while, and remind her every 20 minutes to sit, give her a book, and she will eventually go. It is messy but that's why they make steam cleaners. I have the potty that plays music so we both know when he has gone. It is a very big and irratating job, but think of all the money you will save.

Answer 3

My daughter will be 18 months soon and we've been potty training with her. She shows alot of interest. (Her twin brother does not show any interest though). She points to her diaper and says "peepee". I check and sure enough it's warm. We tell her good job for noticing. I know when she has to do #2 jut by the faces she makes, so we run to the potty and sit on it. She has gone #2 in the potty twice already within a couple weeks. You'll know if your own child is ready. I have 4 kids. My 2 girls are the only ones that showed interest earlier than the boys.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

She is not too young. Try taking her in with you when you go and let her know what you are doing. If you noticed she hasn't gone in a while, then bring the potty out in front of the tv and let her sit on it there. You can even put big girl pants on her and if she goes in them like soiling them, take her with you into the bathroom and place the poopie in the toilet and tell her that is where it goes.

This is how we started our little girl at 18 months and she is just over 2 now and completely potty trained. It took her a little longer to go #2 b/c the feeling didn't come as much as peeing, but she got the hang of it. Make sure you don't yell at them if they go in their pants, they might feel like it's a bad thing to go then. Just tell her it was an accident and if you notice she is in the middle of going, rush her to the potty and put her on there. Then while she is still sitting there, give her a piece of candy or some kind of reward.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

There is no set age for potty training. My daughter was younger than two when she became potty trained. She really wanted to be independent when it came to potty training and she did not want to use a floor potty nor did she want to be lifted to the toilet. What worked for my kids is The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com This stool makes any toilet kid- sized. It really helped my daughter to have a safe and sturdy way for her to get to the toilet on her own. I like that this stool cuts potty training in half by eliminating the potty chair. This stool made all the difference for my kids. I hope this helps you.

Answer 6

first of all she's your daughter, you know her capabilities better than anyone! now first of all set a time like every morning when she gets out of bed take her straight to the potty chair let her sit there while you turn on the sink faucet and just chat with her a little bit make it comfortable sit time. when she does tinkle make a big deal of it! show her how proud you are of it! about every two hours take he back to the potty chair and repeat the great performance! I bought my granddaughter some special pretty panties with the little flowers and lacey little things and made a huge deal about her pretty panties and how pretty she was wearing them and how big she was to get get to wear pretty panties. she loved her pretty panties! they were so special!!! keep in mind now that her whole life she has worn diapers and hasn't had to think about going potty. it will take her a little time to associate the wetness she feels in the panties to the potty. the diapers " keep the wetness away from the babies" after she does go potty in the chair it is very important to let her know shes done a wonderful job! it is a big issue!!! most of all patience from mommy! you're going to have a few accidents but take her out of the diapers all day everyday you can use them at night. but by goingback and forth from diapers to panties during the day is confusing for her.

Answer 7

I think it is ok to let her practice on the potty. My daughter potty trained herself at 20 months but my son was a little over 2 before we tried to potty train him and he did fine.

Answer 8

I would say she is too young, but only you truely know if she is ready. They say do not push a child. Let them tell you when they are ready. I have a 28 month old that still shows very little interest in the potty.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you can try but expect to fail she is too young i will post links to back this up

i wouldnt even try until at least 28 months old.

this is from aap.org





Toilet Training

When is the right time to start toilet training?

There is no set age at which toilet training should begin. The right time depends on your child's physical and psychological development. Children younger than 12 months have no control over bladder or bowel movements and little control for 6 months or so after that. Between 18 and 24 months, children often start to show signs of being ready, but some children may not be ready until 30 months or older.

Your child must also be emotionally ready. He needs to be willing, not fighting you or showing signs of fear. If your child resists strongly, it is best to wait for a while.

It is best to be relaxed about toilet training and avoid becoming upset. Remember that no one can control when and where a child urinates or has a bowel movement except the child. Try to avoid a power struggle. Children at the toilet-training age are becoming aware of their individuality. They look for ways to test their limits. Some children may do this by holding back bowel movements.

Look for any of the following signs that your child is ready:

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Your child stays dry at least 2 hours at a time during the day or is dry after naps.
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Bowel movements become regular and predictable.
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Facial expressions, posture, or words reveal that your child is about to urinate or have a bowel movement.
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Your child can follow simple instructions.
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Your child can walk to and from the bathroom and help undress.
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Your child seems uncomfortable with soiled diapers and wants to be changed.
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Your child asks to use the toilet or potty chair.
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Your child asks to wear grown-up underwear.

Stress in the home may make learning this important new skill more difficult. Sometimes it is a good idea to delay toilet training in the following situations:

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Your family has just moved or will move in the near future.
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You are expecting a baby or you have recently had a new baby.
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There is a major illness, a recent death, or some other family crisis.

However, if your child is learning how to use the toilet without problems, there is no need to stop because of these situations.

How to teach your child to use the toilet

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Decide what words to use. You should decide carefully what words you use to describe body parts, urine, and bowel movements. It is best to use proper terms that will not offend, confuse, or embarrass your child or others.
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Pick a potty chair. A potty chair is easier for a small child to use, because there is no problem getting on to it and a child's feet can reach the floor.
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Help your child recognize signs of needing to use the potty. Your child will often tell you about a wet diaper or a bowel movement after the fact. This is a sign that your child is beginning to recognize these bodily functions. Praise your child for telling you, and suggest that "next time" he let you know in advance.
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Make trips to the potty routine. When your child seems to need to urinate or have a bowel movement, go to the potty. Explain what you want to happen. Encourage your child with lots of hugs and praise when success occurs.
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Encourage the use of training pants. This moment will be special. Your child will feel proud of this sign of trust and growing up. However, be prepared for "accidents." It may take weeks, even months, before toilet training is completed.

If any concerns come up before, during, or after toilet training, talk with your pediatrician. Keep in mind, most children achieve bowel control and daytime urine control by 3 to 4 years of age. Even after your child is able to stay dry during the day, it may take months or years before he achieves the same success at night. Most girls and more than 75% of boys will be able to stay dry at night after 5 years of age.



Published online: 3/07
Source: Toilet Training (Copyright © 1993 American Academy of Pediatrics, Updated 4/03)

Healthcare professionals may order this publication in multi-copy packs.
Parents can find more information on this topic in Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. To order a copy of this book visit the AAP Bookstore.

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The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

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