When my son was 15 months old, his doctor told us that if we wanted to, we could start working on potty training. We tried it, and it didn't work until much later. But now my little girl is 14 months old and has started telling me "poop!" and pointing to her diaper while she's "going". Is this too early? It seems to me like if she's aware of what she's doing, it's the perfect time. But I don't want to push her too hard. And advice?
2007-10-16 12:32:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
i think your blessed to have such a smart little girl!! you should start now if you have the opportunity! dont push it on her very hard just teach her, and dont get mad at her yet if she still goes in her diaper
2007-10-16 12:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Blessed to be a Mama! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it is too early! Mine just turned 18 months old 1 week ago and he started showing signs that he was ready a little over 3 weeks ago. Just before this time I had convinced myself that I wasn't even going to attempt until at least 20-22 months, but my son would run up to me and grab at his diaper and if I didn't listen to him he would go in the other room and do his business. I felt like if I didn't try when he was ready then when I did try he would probably not be as ready, so I started. It was a little iffy at first, he did better with pooing then he did with peeing. But the last couple of days he has done both in his potty, with only little accidents in his underwear. So, if she is showing you signs, give it a try! You will know pretty quickly whether she is ready or not, but don't get discouraged, it does take time with a younger aged child! From what I ready on those that have had their children completely trained in a weekend were children over the age of two. At 18 months she may take a little more time. Good luck!!!
2016-05-23 01:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little girls are always so much more advanced than little boys when it comes to these issues. She obviously has some understanding and that is why she is able to point and say poop. If you are familiar with her BM schedule, (what time she normally goes through out the day), then yes, now would be a good time to start. If you don't know her schedule, but want to give it a try, then about 15 to 20 minutes after she eats, set her on the potty and encourage her with the words that she understands.
2007-10-16 12:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What worked for my daughter and my son is The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com I started by just setting it at the toilet. My kids immediately climbed up on the stool and discovered that they could safely and securely use the toilet. This got them very interested in using the toilet and they were potty trained very quickly. Kids like to use what they know mommy and daddy use. And it really is wonderful having your kids independently use the toilet on their own- the handles make all the difference.
I like that I don't have to double the steps of potty training by training them first in a potty and then training them to stop using a potty. And not dumping and cleaning a potty each time is great. The best thing is that kids use it for years. I hope this helps you
2007-10-16 15:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have read articles from some "new agers" that start potty training their children when they are just a few WEEKS old! I find that notion quite absurd! In my opinion, children do best at actual potty training when they are about 18 months to 2 1/2 years old. Each child is different so the age can vary. A good guideline is to start potty training when your child is able to walk on their own, when they can determine that they need to use to toilet- that they are aware of their physical needs to use the toilet, and when they can voice their needs or at least let their need to use the toilet be known. if your child is is aware of her "poop" and knows where it is then by all means start showing her where she needs to go and what she needs to do when she has "poop" just have patience and realize that it will take time and encouragement
2007-10-16 12:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like she is ready.
My son is 14 months old..and i've heard its really hard to start toilet training boys..so what i started doing (just now when he turned 14 months old) is giving him water to drink..and take him to the toilet only once a day..so that he starts getting used to it..the first 1-2 times he wouldnt stay still..after that..he would sit there for like 5 minutes or more until i took him of cause he started getting used to it, so now im going to start taking him 2 times day.. i dont see this as " toilet training " , because that involves taking him to the toilet on every occassion he eats or drink..im just introducing it to him so he gets used to it, and it seems like he is, so it wont be long till i start training him and be fully commited to it, because he is also starting to stay dry for a long time.
I think your child sounds ready, but if you try again and she still not doing anything, then just wait a bit longer, some kids dont start being trained till 18-20 months so its okay.
But if she doesnt want to, just maybe try what i do, all take her once a day, or twice whatever..so she gets used to it, unless she starts screaming or crying or anything when you sit her down..then you should just wait and give her time, my son doesnt cry or anything when i sit him in the potty and i also give him a toy to play with while he sits there.
But if she seem uncomfortable or scared, then wait a week or 2 and try again.
2007-10-16 15:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if she's telling you...it isn't a bad time to introduce her to it, but understand that she may not have the muscle control yet, to ACTUALLY control when she goes and when she doesn't. It's good that she's aware. That's a start, and being aware AFTER the fact lets you know she's uncomfortable with wet/dirty pants (which will encourage her to avoid that later on), but it doesn't mean she can control it before it's happened. Let her set the pace for now, and I think you'll be in great shape when she's really ready!
2007-10-16 12:36:30 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When she tells you that she is going maybe you should set her on a potty chair and then praise her if she agrees to finish on the stool. If she gets it then she will want to go on the potty more often, but since its not what she is used to then she might hesitate at first. My son did the exact same thing but was a little leery of sitting on a chair at first.
2007-10-16 12:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by ~♥Amanda Dawn♥~ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not, but I saw on the news the other night that parents in other countries are starting to skip the whole diaper process and holding their infants over the toilet until they pee or poop. So, my answer to you would be, whenever you feel your child is ready, but don't rush it.
2007-10-16 13:00:22 · answer #9 · answered by doeseverythinghappenforareason 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Girls generally get potty trained earlier than boys do. Try and if she doesn't feel comfortable wait a few months.
2007-10-16 12:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by jdzmumbles 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋