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Hi all. I have a couple of quick questions. I have a 14 month old boy. He is walking and saying more words every day. My mom asked me recently if we started potty training. My husband and I were like "what the...?" I said "should we be starting already?" and her answer was yes. So, any takers? He seems so young for training, but maybe I am just clueless.
Next quesiton...we have him drinking whole milk now, and juice. We dilute the juice to half water and half juice. He used to drink plain water, but I think we gave in one too many times, and now it is only milk and juice. Am I a terrible mom for spoiling his water appetite? I think I caved when he had RSV and just needed to drink plenty of fluids. In any case, should we try to get back to plain old water?
Also, just started trying to get him to drink from a cup instead of a bottle. He doesn't quite get how to hold the thing, but he is getting that there is something yummy awaiting. Any tricks on how to get him drinking from a cup? The sippy cup was totally a bust, and he just chews on the spouty-thingy.
What about holding his own spoon? Furthermore, when does he use a fork? Or for that matter, a spork??? (just kidding).
I guess I need to get that darn What to Expect in Your Baby's First Year book .I just can't get past the illustration of the mom on the cover. She seems so frumpy and bummed out. My apologies if the model for that illustration is reading this. |
| Posted by Jade on 01/23/2008 09:24 PM
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| My daughter is almost 17 months and I haven't even considered potty training, since she has no interest yet. She does use a sippy cup, but that is because I don’t want spills all over the house, lol. I do have one that has a straw attached and she loves it. She also uses a spoon and fork when she wants to, most of the time it is easier for her to just pick it up in her hands. My daughter doesn't like plain water, I put in about an once of juice (for flavor) and 4 to 6 oz's of water. I think that these things are easier for them to learn if they are not forced. 14 months is still considered a baby (at least I think so), if he were like 3 then things would be different. |
| posted by on 01/23/2008 09:41 PM
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Although I do not have any suggestions for you (my daughter will be 8 months), I just wanted to thank you for the chuckles. I TOTALLY know what you mean about the cover of What to Expect!
If it gives you any reassurance, my nephew is going on 18 months and is nowhere near potty trained. My sister has yet to attempt it. The kid still runs in a corner or leans against the wall, table, etc... (and occasionally throws himself across the table) when he needs to go dookie. Potty trained? Uh-uh.
Good luck!
Tara :) |
| posted by Tara on 01/23/2008 09:56 PM
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| I agree that 14 months is a bit early. If you push it too hard too early, I heard that disaster will strike. As for the What to Expect Books - I can't sing their praises loudly enough. I bought What to Expect When You're Expecting, ... The First Year, and ... The Toddler Years and I've found them wonderfully helpful. |
| posted by Stephanie on 01/23/2008 11:22 PM
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Okay, that's what I thought! I swear, mothers say stuff like that just to mess with our heads. I thought my little guy seemed a bit young for the potty!
As for the sippy cup, etc., I guess all we can do is keep trying, but not forcing. So thanks for the input!
Admittedly, I did crack open the What to Expect book during my pregnancy, and yes, she was great. But I think I am more of a From the Hips girl. Yet another amazing pregnancy/baby book, but more my speed.
Hugs to all,
Robin |
| posted by Jade on 01/24/2008 09:41 AM
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| Your little guy will let you know when he is ready. Every baby is different. I was a nanny for a long time before I had my daughter. I helped to potty trained 4 boys and 1 little girl. Boys are a little harder...they don't seem to mind being icky as much as the girl did but with them all when they began to show some interest and couriousity in the potty we began out slowly putting them on the potty at least once a day and gradually increased the times on the potty for as long as they were interested or courious with the potty. Most people don't think babies are ready or can understand the concept until around two. |
| posted by DB on 01/24/2008 10:43 AM
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Hi,
I can't answer the potty question, my daughter is only 9 months old, but as for the sippy cup, katie does ok with that, but she prefers her cup that has the attached straw. She holds it by herself and gets a drink. She loves it. She also loves water, she always has. I would offer the water, maybe a couple times a day but like the other gals said, don't force it. As long as he's getting his fluids he should be ok, you are putting water in the juice so he is getting it. As for the cup, just offer that too and see what happends. I think there is no better way for a child to learn things than to figure them out for themselves. I don't care much for the what to expect the first years book. I got that after i had katie ( i avidly read what to expect when your expecting and it does have a lot of helpful info) so i though that the second one would be just as good. I had to put it away!! I was so worried about SIDS that i was going nuts. I didn't like the book at all, so i never read past month 2. |
| posted by Amanda on 01/24/2008 11:44 AM
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| Yes, admittedly, I only skimmed most chapters of What to Expect When Your Expecting. When I'd start getting panicky I had to put it away. My pregnancy was so easy that I thought something was wrong! |
| posted by Jade on 01/24/2008 04:17 PM
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| I got the What To Expect When Your Expecting and What To Expect Within The First Year book, I do find them to be really helpful; its my go to book now that I have an 10 month old. While I was pregnant I really enjoyed What To Expect When Your Expecting book, I was so fascinated with what was growing inside of me. I do agree though, I was terrified to ly on my back for a second, I would freak when id get my ultrasounds. And then once Lily was born I was stressed out of my mind about SIDS. Those books can get your mind pacing. My daughter doesn't use her sippy cup properly, just for chewing and throwing. I dont force it on he though, just every once in a while. I dont feel that shes at an age that I should be worried about it. |
| posted by Kayla on 01/25/2008 02:25 AM
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My dd is 15 months now. She never did get the hang of the sippy cup. She couldn't ever get anything out of them. She was using a straw by 12 months and that really works for us.
She is not ready to be potty trained so I am not going to push it. I figure, they grow up so fast as it is. I wouldn't start potty training him yet, but that's just me.
She tries to feed herself with a spoon or fork a little bit but prefers to eat with her hands. I have heard that 18 months is a good age for them to start eating with utensils. |
| posted by Jessica on 01/25/2008 03:42 PM
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