My daughter is 1 and 4 months. Too early to potty train?

Donna - posted on 12/19/2009

I think one year old is so young. I potty train my daughter real early and she piss the bed until she was about 7. It depend on the child. I have 3 grandchildren and my grandson was in pullup until 2 years old. He had a pullup on at night until two half old.

Lennea - posted on 12/19/2009

My daughter was 19 months and my son was 3 1/2..it really depends on the child. Has she shown interest in sitting on the potty?

Ivette - posted on 12/19/2009

all four of my daughters were all sitting on the potty by 10 mths. girls are very easy to potty train.

Andrea - posted on 12/18/2009

I started walking around 9months and my mom potty trained me as soon as i started walking...done. I have a boy and intend to potty train as soon as he starts walking too...so i'll report back on that at that time....LOL ;)

Faye - posted on 12/18/2009

My daughter is 1 and 6 months and she likes to try and go potty. if she is willing to sit and try let her go and do it. Just go raelly easy on her if she has an accident because she is young. Good Luck to u and your daughter.

Micah - posted on 12/17/2009

if she is not trying her self do not push her!! she will do it on her own and when she is ready! thats a rule.. encourage it and dont get mad either

Jennifer - posted on 12/17/2009

Its not early at all. I had my son, Quinton potty trained at 16 months old. But every child responds differently. Start off with putting a potty in the bathroom. One trick i've learned is never force them because then they will think its a "time out" chair. And sometimes they go in phases. Seem to really take to it then they don't but before you know it they will be telling you they have to go potty and actually do it ;)

Hannah - posted on 12/17/2009

Absol. not! If they're showing an interest, go for it! My son was 13 mos when he started showing an interest and after a month or so, it was done!

OLA - posted on 12/16/2009

NO NOT 2 EARLY.......BUT THEY HAVE A WAY OF LET N YOU KNOW THEY ARE READY.... SO WAIT ON THEM....LOL

Natalie - posted on 12/16/2009

My daughter is 13 months and we just started my doctor said they wont start wanting to do it until they are ready every child is diff. I just put the potty in the bathroom and when i go and take her diaper off and set her on hers and kind of let her associate it that way for now because everyone says you cant force them they will do it at there own pace but you can give them the tools to make thier own decision! : )

User - posted on 12/16/2009

babies arent physically able to control bowel movement untill they're 2.if u keep putting them on it u are bound to hit the target!believe me its easier to go out and about when they still wear nappies plus you dont have to worry about bed wetting!take your time...

Stephanie - posted on 12/16/2009

my mom use to sit my stepsister on the potty chair and do flash cards with her. (for like 20min 2 times a day) It was a good way for her to learn the cards she would end up going pee wile she was on it. when that happend my mom would say "yeah you peed in the potty" she would get so happy. once she realized how it felt when she had to go pee, potty training was a snap. and now she is in advance reading.

Leslie - posted on 12/15/2009

if she is acting interested, it is ok to try. if she isn't showing signs like complaining about wet diapers or using words to tell you that she had a dirty diaper, then wait. if you start trying too soon it can actually make it take longer. it is ok to try at any point now just make sure you dont push too hard if she isn't as interested just yet

Rachel - posted on 12/15/2009

my daughter was 10 months when she first started using the potty, but my sone was 15 months, i think it depends on the child.

Denise - posted on 12/15/2009

Every child is different. there is no harm in trying as the child will let you know whether they are ready or no. My mom said I was 11 months old and completely potty trained so it's worth trying.

Monica - posted on 12/15/2009

No...I have six children all boys...all were trained by 2 year of age..I know girls can start earlier. If you are ready and committed and if she shows interest. Do it, especially if the window is open. I strongly believe that all children can be potty trained by two. Parents just need to be disciplined to the task at hand. Believe me life is given a new meaning when you don't need diapers or pull-ups. It's great. My suggestion..if you choose to take this step. You have to stick with it. Don't go back to putting her in diapers. It gives mixed messages and makes it harder.

Mandy - posted on 12/14/2009

I started potty-training my daughter when she was a year old, she had started going in the potty before she was two and she was completely potty-trained at two years old. Every child is different, you will know if she is not ready, but at 1 it is not too early to see if she is ready.

Helga - posted on 12/14/2009

I started my daughter at 1. You have to see if she is ready, otherwise don't force it or she will not do it.

Shamain - posted on 12/14/2009

Children can begin communicting "potty" at or before the age of 1. It's word association, when they go, you say "poo poo" or "pee pee" when putting them on the potty during the typically times (after eating or drinking a lot, etc) they will usually go naturally if they can sit up. When they do, you can say the word or sign it. Also, letting them go diaperless allow for more opportunity to learn facial expressions and sounds they make to anticipate when they are about to go and use the potty words again to associate the action with the word/sign. My 1 year old now tells me about 50% of the time when she is going, if I have time, I will rush her to the bathroom!

Tawnya - posted on 12/14/2009

Hello there Irene,

My rule of thumb with both of my children was this: if they wake up dry, and know HOW to use the potty...it is time to potty train!! My youngest went for the longest time before she was even interested in using the potty...My oldest was potty training before he hit two...difference in kids. Good luck!

Maggie - posted on 12/14/2009

I started potty training my son at 13 months. It's never too early to start. Let her pick out a potty and start sitting her on it so she gets used to it. If she does something in it then go wild with excitement. If not then it's no big deal, tell her good job for sitting on the potty. I took my son every hour and he nows pees in the potty any time I put him on it.

Good luck and be patient!

Erin - posted on 12/13/2009

I have the attitude that every child is different in most every way, but their muscles haven't developed yet. Trying won't hurt a thing in my opinion, you never know.

Carol - posted on 12/13/2009

If you have the time and commitment to be consistent, she will start to relate panties and bathroom. If someone helps you, if they are not consistent, it will defeat your purpose.

Gisele - posted on 12/13/2009

Hi Michelle! I think you're right. Children develop in different ways. What really matters is love and patience, in all stages of life of our children will be that way. Irene Good luck and remember, the sooner you start this process sooner u will get your goal. I can see that as most of the answers, many mothers also started "training" in the same fase.Loves, peace and happiness for you and your family.

Michelle - posted on 12/13/2009

Read what I wrote again. I did not say not it was too early to begin. I said it was still early in the process. Every child is different. because your child trained early does not promise another child will. We always have to take into consideration that each child is different and what works for one does not work for all.

Michelle - posted on 12/13/2009

okay

Gisele - posted on 12/13/2009

No,is not early. my kids started using the potty at that stage and they were 2 years old when were already disciplined and even woke up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet. I feel much better that way, because I have less work and they are more independent and confident.

Michelle - posted on 12/13/2009

It is still a little early in the process. It may take a few more months to get her through it but even then she may have some accidents. But she is at the right age to begin taking her to the potty. Just have lots of patience. Good luck Irene!

Helen - posted on 12/13/2009

not to early but don't expect miracles. can take several months if to early but if they are ready can only take a few days

Wendy - posted on 12/13/2009

It's not too early, I started to sit my daughter on the potty when i went to the toilet and she learnt to go when i did. It got to be a habit in the morning and then she started to go herself. But putting her into panties around the house will help too. But always expect little accidents.LOL

Skye - posted on 12/13/2009

i think if u jst start to sit little 1 on there just to get her used to it thats a good start!!i think u would be doing the right thing if u started now :)

Cailie - posted on 12/12/2009

when ever you feel you and your child are ready have at it! i tried but he was not ready he know waht he has to do but dosen't know the sensation that he needs to feel....so we will try in a few more moths

Katherine - posted on 12/12/2009

however if she's in the NO phase (No automatically to everything you suggest/do) may want to wait a bit. better to do toilet training before or after the NO phase.

Jenn - posted on 12/12/2009

When she starts realizing her diaper is wet and telling you then she is ready.

Melissa - posted on 12/12/2009

every kid is different, she may be ready but make sure its her and not you, or it may take much longer.

Jannifer - posted on 12/12/2009

i think that if she is walking and talking well enough to tell you then no. but its more frustrating to try to potty train and child if they cant tell you.

RITCHELLE - posted on 12/12/2009

No it not to early at all. I started my daughter on her first birthday. it frustrated in the beginning but it all works out. i bought her panties to wear in the house so she would get use to it

Kimberly - posted on 12/12/2009

if she is ready she will let you know....has she been taking her diaper off?