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If you potty trained before 24 mos...

FutureMrsWagnerFutureMrsWagner member
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how did it go?  DS (21 mos) has been showing alot of interest.  He has been asking to peepee on the potty alot and does so when we take him.  He has woken up dry on several occasions as well.  Not sure if I should go full force with it and train him now or just kinda let him go when he asks but not push the issue since it is early.  I'm in no rush really, but don't want to ignore his readiness signs and not take advantage of his interest either.  If you have potty trained around this age, please share your tips/advice of what worked and what didn't.  TIA!
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Re: If you potty trained before 24 mos...

  • howleyshellhowleyshell member

    Both my guys were out of diapers by 20 months.

    I recommend the book "Early Start Potty Training"

    Potty training before the age of 2 is the norm in most other cultures in the world.

    My best advice is to set aside a few days and go for it.  Put him in underwear - not pull ups or diapers - if you want to see real progress.

    I will tell you point blank that there's no way I could have trained my oldest around 2.5 yrs old.  I'd say black and he'd say white just to oppose me and exert his independence.

    I'm so so so glad we trained early!

    I think you'd be wise to capitalize on his interest and just get it done now. 

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  • zoe_catzoe_cat
    I don't have any advice for you, but I've been wondering the same thing.  DD has been showing a lot of signs she is ready.  I got some potty picture books from the library yesterday and she is really interested in them (she especially likes the one by Dr. Sears).  I think I'm going to buy a potty this week and see how it goes.  I won't pressure her but I'll just gauge her interest level and go from there.
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  • MrsT1209MrsT1209 member
    DD was potty trained at 18 months. Honestly, it was easy only because she initiated it.  We just did the switch to underwear at the advice of daycare.  Now at 28 months, she's going completely on her own without our help at all.  She even closes the door and everything lol!
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  • jen5-03jen5-03 member

    DD has been pooping on the potty since 18mo and pee-trained at 22mo - but is still in diapers for sleeping at 31mo.

    My advice is to try it, but don't push it. As long as it's a happy, positive experience for him, trying to PT now won't hurt anything. Take him when he asks, ask him to sit on the potty before sleep or going out. Ask him if he wants to go potty while you're out (my DD might be odd, but she LOVES using public toilets so this was a huge incentive for her). I never gave rewards, just cheering/singing/clapping for going potty - she sometimes wants to call DH at work to tell him what she's done Embarrassed

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