Potty Training
At what age did you potty train your child? My 2 boys were potty trained by 3 and it looks like my daughter probably won't be trained until 3 either. I don't like pressuring them into potty training if they are not ready. I am looking forward to having the diaper days over with though!
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Permalink Reply by Victoria Vallejos on -
I have 5 kids. My first child was the only one potty trained before 3. The rest were after their 3rd birthday but before they turned 4 except Monique she digressed and didn't get potty trained til just a few months befroe her 5th birthday. I think we get a more anxious about the whole potty training than they do. Even though my almost two yr shows interest I can tell he doesnt get enough notice from his body to get to the toilet in time.
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Permalink Reply by Angie Meeks on -
After running a home daycare for a number of years, I can say without a doubt that 3 is about the normal age for completed potty training. Some parents start way too early trying to rush the process. Most kids aren't even ready to entertain the idea of really working to make the switch to underpants until around that time. If you've got a good start by just before that 3rd birthday and are over the hump and smooth sailing by 3 and a half, I'd say you are doing great!
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Permalink Reply by Robin on -
I agree that some parents start too early. My husband has been pressuring me to start but I am not in a big hurry at this point. 0
Angie Meeks said:After running a home daycare for a number of years, I can say without a doubt that 3 is about the normal age for completed potty training. Some parents start way too early trying to rush the process. Most kids aren't even ready to entertain the idea of really working to make the switch to underpants until around that time. If you've got a good start by just before that 3rd birthday and are over the hump and smooth sailing by 3 and a half, I'd say you are doing great!
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Permalink Reply by Denise Doxilly on -
Both my boys were trained by 3 years but really all children are different. They start to show signs when they are ready. An older sibling does help them want to do it faster though.
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Permalink Reply by Kristie on -
Definitely one of those things that are different for every family! My son was out of diapers at 26 months (he is four now). My daughter will be two on Saturday and is regularly using the potty, but we are using Pull Ups when we leave the house. She is not quite ready to be out and about yet.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Hutchison on -
Hi,
I too have worked with young children for most of my working life and there really is such a big variation in 'readiness'. We have a blog post on potty training if you would like to check it out - Top tips for potty training your child - it talks about 'readiness'.
Good luck
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Sheldon on
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I taped a blank paper to the wall. Every time they went, I would add a sticker to the page. When the page was full (or I felt like they were ready) I had them trade in their sheet for a package of underwear. I also had a daycare, so I was always potty training someone. I trained most of my grandchildren as they were in the daycare too.
You could also have her pick out a pretty pair of panties that she really likes. Put them in a special place that she can see as an incentive. Unless she is somewhat interested, I wouldn't push. You are lucky if a child is completely trained by 3.
My grandson is autistic. He was the main reason I started home daycare. He was 4 and they were putting him on a changing table with a diaper. For boys, they make rings and other shapes to put in the toilet that float for them to aim at. The sticker chart also worked well. Sometimes if they see another child around their age use the potty, it helps them realize they can do it too. It took about 2 months to train my grandson.
You can buy pretty training underwear. They have a very thick layer so they can feel an accident, but won't run onto your floor. Pull-ups are great, but I think they need to feel wet to finish training them.
You can guide them along, but I feel ultimately, they are either ready or they are not.
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Permalink Reply by Robin on
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Lucky you to have trained your kids so early. It must save you a bundle on diapers!
Kristie said:Definitely one of those things that are different for every family! My son was out of diapers at 26 months (he is four now). My daughter will be two on Saturday and is regularly using the potty, but we are using Pull Ups when we leave the house. She is not quite ready to be out and about yet.
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Permalink Reply by Stacey on -
I'm sure it is different with all children. My 15 year old was potty trained before she was 2. My son is now 19 months (16.5 adjusted--he was 10 weeks premature) and I can assure you he will not be ready in 5 months. He is on track for all developmental milestones of a 19 month old. I've been told boys are generally older than girls when it comes to potty training. He is, however, starting to identify "Yucky" with his diaper.
-Stac
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Permalink Reply by elmomma on -
Our first boy was potty trained 2 months before his 3rd birthday. Our second son, was potty trained at 2. The first didn't express interest until he was almost three and we did not pressure him. However, since we were training him and teaching him, his younger brother wanted to join in the potty fun and expressed interest super early. So, we went with it. Every child is different!
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Permalink Reply by Terry on -
My daughter was trained right after her 3rd birthday and then had a slight set back after I lost my second baby at 8 months gestation. (Don't let anyone tell you that young children aren't affected by these things!) Now I have a daughter who will be 3 next month and she has gone on the potty twice but nothing consistent and she really isn't interested. I also have a son who is 18 months.....All I know is I want to be done buying diapers!! lol....Hoping for a little miracle with my Lilli....stubborn little Lilli....after her 3rd birthday in 3 weeks I plan to really start the potty training. It's a little difficult with having to work during the day, but I'm gonna do my best! Good luck all you potty-training mommies!!
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Permalink Reply by Kim Y. on -
I envy everyones success with potty training as I have been having major issues with my 6yo boy. Yes, I said (wrote) 6 yo! My 4 year old girl has been trained during the day since she was 3. We are still working on her at night. My 6 yo does not like sitting on the potty. We have worked w/ pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists and child psychologists plus read anything I can online. He has Encopresis which means "They have a problem with their bowels that dulls the normal urge to go to the bathroom — and they can't control the accidents that typically follow." He's starting 1st grade and I'm so nervous for him as he will be away all day! It's very hard as I don't know anyone else going through this. It only effects 1-2% of kids. Uggh...I could write a book on all the methods we have tried and incidents we have had at stores, friends homes, etc. I'm hoping we can resolve this soon & hoping my 1 year old boy follows more in my daughters footsteps with potty training than his older brother. As grateful as I am that he is in good health...potty training him has been beyond frustrating. If anyone knows of anyone going through this or has advice I'm open to it!
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