Too early to potty train?

Lyssa - posted on 10/03/2009

Wow you are all in total agreement. I guess I should start looking for a potty chair! She's always been advanced and quick to learn - and thats not just Mommy-pride talking either. I think to go along with hugs and praise, stock up on some Herseys Kisses, and let her have the very top most bit (she really likes them - blame her Grampa!), and I get a treat too, to help remind me to be calm I guess LoL. Thanks everyone, and if anyone else has an opinion or tips, I'd appreciate the help!

Karen - posted on 10/02/2009

well, my baby girl just turned one Aug. 9 and she is doing most of that too. So now depending on where we are she wears underwear or pull ups. So yes, go with the flow, it could be done with the potty training before she is two.

Chrissandra - posted on 10/02/2009

My niece saw her older sister on the potty all the time and decided at 14 months to potty train herself by whipping her diaper off and climbing onto the toilet. She is now 17 months and is completely potty trained. She wears cloth training pants during the day and a pull up at night, but overall she has trained herself. If your little one is showing signs of readiness, encourage it!

Christina - posted on 10/02/2009

I work with parents and children from all around the world. I've heard from parents from Europe that it's very common to start potty training at 8 months old. If it works, go for it, just don't get discouraged if it doesn't work.

Nicole - posted on 10/02/2009

it is our perception what is to early. if your child has come to that stage and is ready then try it. the best way is one of those funky little toilets that go near the toilet so they relate to it. the normal one tends to scare some little ones. a reward is good, a huge cuddle and kiss is all they need to know that they did something wonderful. if she is not ready then just wait. it could also be the brand of nappies in the worst case. you would be very lucky if she did start at 1. i envy you much. every child is different. there is no real rule to what age they start. they start when they want to. good luck.. hope you dont have carpent. LOL

Samantha - posted on 10/02/2009

I don't think it is too early. But I would go at her pace. Sit her on the potty every hour and see how she does. Each child develops the sensation of needing to potty at different times. My sister was 9mos when she was potty trained, because she wanted it. My oldest was 18 mos, my middle was 3 yrs and my youngest is 3 years and 5 most and still is not potty trained. She has just started showing most of the signs.

I would start since she is showing interest, but take it slow and easy at her pace. She may be ready she may be just noticing she can take them off, lol. Girls also development the sensation earlier than boys, is what I have been told.

Michelle - posted on 10/02/2009

Give it a whirl! If she's ready you'll know soon enough:o) Good luck with it!

Jodi - posted on 10/02/2009

I don't think it is too early to introduce her to a potty, and showing her what it is for, and certainly encouraging her but I wouldn't have any expectations of her at this stage. There will be some who disagree with me, but in my opinion toilet training is about bladder and bowel control, and until they actually start to recognise the signs in advance, training them to do it on the potty can be difficult. You can certainly help them in recognising the signs that they need to go. You never know, some kids are just ready to go!!

Sharicka - posted on 10/02/2009

It's never to early if she's showing the signs. I son had just turned 1 when he started showing signs and I went on and started potting training him. I had no problems out of him. You should let her try it out to make sure she's really ready for it. If so, that's even better. Good luck.

Cori - posted on 10/02/2009

hey, if she is giving you the signs go for it.. just dont force it.. you can gradually work towards potty training and if nothing else you might save a couple dollars on a few diapers every once in a while because she used the potty... just remember lots of praise and since she is so young dont make her feel bad for not being able to do it everytime.. just go with her flow ;)