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Question by greenrx78: Potty training question?
I have a 23 month old girl who is showing interest in potty training. She likes to sit on her Dora potty and pretend to wipe, and she’s just now starting to tell me when she’s wet (though its always after the fact). My question is, ordinarily I would think to start training now…but I am due to have a little boy in about one month. I have heard that you shouldn’t start potty training at the same time that you introduce a major life change, such as a little brother. Should I wait 6 months, or do you think that I should start now?
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Answer by MInnie1
Wait. I had my second child when my first was 22 months. They will go backward as they will loose some attention that they are so used to getting. I waited until the baby was about 6mths and did it. If you are going to wait stop all the potty signs now like the Dora potty. Put it away and restart in a few months.
When I was ready the fastest way was to just go for it. Take out the potty reintroduce and then straight underwear. My daughter had an accident of 1 and 2 and wanted to go on the potty from there. It will be a messy couple days but if you stay home for 2-3 days and stay on it you will be amazed how fast.
Granted they will have accidents as they learn but be calm and say its ok your learning you will get it. Positive reinforcement goes a long way.
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September 2nd, 2011 at 12:27 am
If you are ready and willing to dedicate a week to only potty training you should just do it now and save yourself the work later when you may not be as patient or have as much time due to the new baby. I have 3 children and did it differently with all 3, but can say that when I really made the effort with the first child, it was so much easier than the way I did with the next 2. And when I say make the effort, I mean all day long and anywhere you may be at stick with the putting them on the potty and continue asking them and talking about it all day long. Be consistant and do not use pull-ups (Big mistake for my 2nd and 3rd child!!!!!) It will take about a week though for your child to get it. So give it a try!!
September 2nd, 2011 at 1:11 am
i personally would keep it going. atleast she will get the hang out it. so even if she goes back you know she understands. and when baby is born just try to make potty time special for her lil rewards each week shes dry…or each day she gets a sticker or sometihng like that, make it fun. that way she will see that ur proud of her and its not all about baby! good luck
September 2nd, 2011 at 1:50 am
I believe the window of opportunity is when the child wants to try. For my daughter, I wanted her to be completely confident and as independent as possible. I found a sturdy stool with sides for the toilet so she could do it all on her own. http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Child-Corporation-TPS-100-Potty/dp/B000MZKTU4
She was never afraid and very relaxed the first time trying it. This made all the difference for her and was well worth it. Hope this helps.