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What age do you actually start potty training? I have a 1 year old girl whose only interest in the potty is to splash in it and flush it while I'm in the shower. We want to start trying for the next sibling in another year and would like to have her potty trained by than. Any suggestions? |
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Your bet bet is to watch for signs of readiness- being uncomfortable in a wet or dirty diaper, talking about it or using the words, telling you when she goes or is about to go, wanting to sit, and being independent in other areas, such as trying to get herself dressed and undressed. If she is not showing at least some of these signs, she is not ready and trying would be a waste of time.
Most children are ready sometime between 2 and 2 1/2, but some are ready sooner. When you see her showing she is ready to try, take advantage of it and encourage her. Unfortunately, there is no way to be sure she will be ready at a certain time, so you just have to go with it.
You can try to encourage readiness by dressing her in clothes that are easy for her to take off and put on by herself- no onesies, let her see you go, talk with her about it, read books on the topic. But don't push since that can turn her off entirely and delay potty training. |
| posted by Marcia on 08/18/2008 |
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I agree let her tell you when she is ready. something my dr told me when we had a little set back (although my daughter is preaty young by most standerds) have the mindset of it will happen and not worry about the time or age and don't push it or it will take a lot longer.
A couple things that is helping us is: one my daughter hates to sit on her little potty she likes to sit on the big one and doesn't complain about it. Two we sing a song so she know how long to sit on the potty - ABC's, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, or do the little pigs on her toes.
Good luck and don't stress about it. It will happen when it is suposed to.
Anne |
| posted by Anne on 08/18/2008 |
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| I would not rush. Even if they are both in diapers(trainers) at the same time it's not going to be for long, at all. The most apparent way she'll let you know is by removing her own diaper. The best tip, when she starts, put her on the potty as soon as she wakes up, and just before naptime/bedtime. Take her potty, don't ask her. God Bless. |
| posted by Renee on 09/09/2008 |
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