Potty training warning boring question

Jazzym12 · December 2012

So, when are you planning on starting potty training? How do you know when they are ready? Is there a book I can read?

I haven't thought about potty training but E has decided for the last 4 days if she has to pee she goes to a corner, somehow gets her pants and diaper off and starts peeing all over the floor!! Is it time to start or is this a phase??

Scramblersmom · December 2012

That is crazy that she is doing that already. I agree with Papps to maybe XP on another board. We are planning to start with DS somewhere around 18-24 mos. We are still going through the screaming diaper changes with DS.

Chunstad · December 2012

It sure sounds like she's ready for something, according to what I've read.

Jazzym12 · December 2012

The kid is crazy. I thought we would start around 18 months so i rwall have put no thought into it..Ugh.. And she does it randomly. She has been squatting for about a month when she pees but the diaper pulling off is new.

Nita2603 · December 2012

Alastair goes to his poop corner when he needs to go. He will rarely poop anywhere else. I wonder if that is a sign too. So far the plan was to start potty training around March. I cannot imagine doing it in winter and having to peel through snowsuits and whatnot when he has to go. Plus, he doesn't communicate yet.

And yes, we have a poop corner in the house.

emunbalanced · December 2012

Nita2603:
Alastair goes to his poop corner when he needs to go. He will rarely poop anywhere else. I wonder if that is a sign too. So far the plan was to start potty training around March. I cannot imagine doing it in winter and having to peel through snowsuits and whatnot when he has to go. Plus, he doesn't communicate yet.

And yes, we have a poop corner in the house.

This. Ugh. We have a poop place, too. And we're not allowed to look at her when she assumes position. She shakes her head, waves her arms in front of her face, and biitches at us until we look away. I'm praying she's easy to potty train. Jazzy ... be the test mom for Oct. '11 and let us know how it goes! lol

mamaZbo · December 2012

Wow, DD is so far away from that. She doesn't care if she sits in a wet diaper or even a poop diaper. Please try it out and let us know. I have been thinking about picking up a potty to put in the bathroom, but I don't have high hopes she will actually use it anytime soon.

kagl08 · December 2012

We tried training my DD at 18 months. Then 22 months, then 26 months. We failed every time. It was awful. I wish she would potty train already!!

Anyway, buy some potty books and a potty. Introduce it but don't force it. The biggest issue I saw with us was that I really pushed it on my DD then she started feeling like she couldn't tell me she was going anymore. She would hide it. If she's ready, your DD will show you.

DoctorWorm222 · December 2012

We've already started a little. I put E on her potty when she wakes up in the morning and before bed and she usually pees and/or poops. If she walks to her potty and starts to play with it, I pull her pants off and sit her down. Sometimes she goes and sometimes she doesn't. IMO, it doesn't have to be all or nothing at this age. Sit 'em on the can and see what happens. If they go, great - you just saved a diaper (and a little cash). If not, no biggie. What can it hurt?

sharksfan · December 2012

I, too, have a poop spot at my house-he isn't even close to walking at this point, though, so I'm not sure how to potty train someone that can't walk to the toilet. I just figured I'd wait until you ladies started and posted tips-I'm THAT mom!

christiney06 · December 2012

IMO, it's not worth worrying about til they're at least 2. I posted an article on here a while ago about how kids are being trained earlier and earlier by eager parents and there's been a rise of UTI's and other issues b/c of it. kids this age shouldnt' be holding it in to make it to the potty.

these are the signs of readiness: my son will be 4 in March and is just now starting to show all the signs. when they're ready, they'll tell you!

Physical signs

Is coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.

Urinates a fair amount at one time.

Has regular, well-formed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.

Has "dry" periods of at least two hours or during naps, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.

Behavioral signs

Can sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.

Can pull his pants up and down.

Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.

Shows interest in others' bathroom habits (wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear).

Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.

Demonstrates a desire for independence.

Takes pride in his accomplishments.

Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.

Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.

Cognitive signs

Understands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.

Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."

Understands the value of putting things where they belong.

Has words for urine and stool.

Nita2603 · December 2012

christiney06:
IMO, it's not worth worrying about til they're at least 2. nbsp;I posted an article on here a while ago about how kids are being trained earlier and earlier by eager parents and there's been a nbsp;rise of UTI's and other issues b/c of it. nbsp;kids this age shouldnt' be holding it in to make it to the potty.nbsp;these are the signs of readiness: nbsp;my son will be 4 in March and is just now starting to show all the signs. nbsp;when they're ready, they'll tell you! Physical signsIs coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.Urinates a fair amount at one time.Has regular, wellformed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.Has "dry" periods of at least two hours or during naps, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.Behavioral signsCan sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.Can pull his pants up and down.Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.Shows interest in others' bathroom habits wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear.Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.Demonstrates a desire for independence.Takes pride in his accomplishments.Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.Cognitive signsUnderstands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."Understands the value of putting things where they belong.Has words for urine and stool.

Well, I'd say we are 80 there then.

jwls84 · December 2012

No plan anytime soon! I don't imagine us starting before 2 unless he starts showing some signs. So far he doesn't seem to care if he is wet, but is starting to understand that he needs to be changed. When I pull the change pad out he will come and sit down on it, but that isn't enough for me.
I think it is cute that you DD is doing that, however I don't have to clean it up every time lol.

Chunstad · December 2012

mamaZbo:
Wow, DD is so far away from that. She doesn't care if she sits in a wet diaper or even a poop diaper. Please try it out and let us know. I have been thinking about picking up a potty to put in the bathroom, but I don't have high hopes she will actually use it anytime soon.

Same here! He'll poop anywhere. He sits with his face all red. Usually he likes to stare right at me during. It's kinda awkward.

Jazzym12 · December 2012

I really really really don't want to potty train, it scares the crap out of me. And I'm emotionally not ready! Maybe I will just put suspenders on my daughter to keep her pants on.

Elsa1984 · December 2012

I potty trained all of my old nanny kids the day after they turned two: two boys and two girls.

I plan to introduce the potty around 18 to 20 months and start when she is 2.

Elsa1984 · December 2012

Jazzym12:
I really really really don't want to potty train, it scares the crap out of me. And I'm emotionally not ready! Maybe I will just put suspenders on my daughter to keep her pants on.

You could put her diaper on backwards. Maybe it will confuse her because she would be able to see or feel the diaper tabs to pull them.

My best friends mom had both her and her brother potty trained at one. That was in the 80's and she said she hated cloth diapers. Now she hounds my BF to hurry up and get her 18mo old on the potty. My friend just laughs. My SO's cousin has a son that LOVED the potty. He thought it was the greatest thing, and so they started putting him on there when he was 20mo. He still loved it. He was fully potty trained by 22mo.

Scramblersmom · December 2012

IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologically damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me.

I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic. Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it.

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christiney06 · December 2012

crystalbaby:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do
Lolz

honestly! LOL. if it were only that easy!!

here's the article Smit, I'm sure this Pediatric Urologist has no clue what he's talking about

https://www.babble.com/toddler/toddler-health-safety/dangers-potty-training-early/

cantalopes24 · December 2012

We're going to introduce it after the holidays. I would start now but there's just too much going on and we aren't on any type of schedule with MHs crazy work schedule. She has say on the potty briefly and I bring her in the bathroom and tell her what I'm doing. I've also started putting her plopable poops in the toilet and showing her. We started early with E but his dad didn't want to deal with it so it was a struggle where he'd do ok then stop. I think the earlier you introduce the concept the better as long as you aren't being forceful or punitive. Lo gets a lot of rashes so I want to get her out of diapers ASAP.

cantalopes24 · December 2012

smit5009:
IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologicallynbsp;damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me.
nbsp;I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic.nbsp;Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it.
nbsp;
Edited:...for typos

You are a ridiculous person.

Scramblersmom · December 2012

cantalopes24:
smit5009:
IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologicallynbsp;damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me. nbsp;I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic.nbsp;Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it. nbsp; Edited:...for typos
You are a ridiculous person.

Hmmm....can't make a formal argument against me, and have an intellectual conversation on the topic, so you resort to the old tactic of attacking me...I get it.

I have seen that web page before Christiney as well as all of the other webpages that cite him. He is a Urologist so of course he is only going to see the patients with issues. It isn't like he will see the healthy kids that were potty trained early coming into his office. From what I am seeing he is basing his opinion on anecdotal evidence based on the kids with issues that he sees in his office. Aside from him being verbose on the topic I have not seen any other evidence to support his conclusions. If someone would like to provide me with said evidence then I would be more than happy to look at it.

As I said before, I was posting my opinion based on my experiences and what I have seen and each person can decide for themselves what they want to do with their own kids.

pistolannie · December 2012

crystalbaby:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do
Lolz

Yes

Chunstad · December 2012

cantalopes24:
smit5009:
IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologicallynbsp;damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me. nbsp;I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic.nbsp;Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it. nbsp; Edited:...for typos
You are a ridiculous person.

Are you being serious? That's awfully rude. Although I do like your use of the word 'plopable poops' :-)

Scramblersmom · December 2012

Woodsie:
crystalbaby:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do
Lolz
Smit, can you please come over and have your LO give T some obedience lessons?

Yeah that isn't happening as it isn't like DS is inherently obedient.

I guess what I typed is being misconstrued. What I meant by that phrase is that we do not let DS make the decisions in our household. He would like to do all sorts of stuff if we let him but we don't. In regard to potty training, we are not going to wait until he decides he wants to use the potty as we could be waiting until he is 20. We will start training before 2.

jwls84 · December 2012

smit5009:
IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologicallynbsp;damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me.
nbsp;I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic.nbsp;Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it.
nbsp;
Edited:...for typos

If a kid isn't ready, they aren't ready. I really don't understand how just because you are their parent you can magically make them ready. Some children legitimately have bed wetting problems into their childhood! What will you do then, tell them no because you said so??

Scramblersmom · December 2012

jwls84:
smit5009:
IMO, and to be blunt, I think it is BS about the hazards of potty training by 2. It was always customary to potty train by 2 until recently when people starting talking about how bad it was to force your kid to do something they do not want to do and how it was going to psychologicallynbsp;damage them. I also think it is BS that it causes more UTIs. This just doesn't make any sense to me. nbsp;I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do and I am sure he will survive just as well. I honestly believe people would have less problems if they started before 2 and went directly to underwear when doing it. Again, this is my opinion on the topic.nbsp;Each parent has to decide for themselves how they choose to handle it. nbsp; Edited:...for typos
If a kid isn't ready, they aren't ready. I really don't understand how just because you are their parent you can magically make them ready. Some children legitimately have bed wetting problems into their childhood! What will you do then, tell them no because you said so??

Please refer back to my last post on page 1.

[Deleted User] · December 2012

I want to get a potty soon to have around so Tilly can get used to it. I'm pretty much where Worm is - if she shows interest at this age, we'll go with it, but I'm not expecting anything. It's not about instilling anything lasting at this age, but if we can save a diaper, awesome.

According to Christiney's info, however, we're actually closer than I would have thought. Although I'm sure the "cooperative stage" part will come and go.

Scramblersmom · December 2012

overture:

I want to get a potty soon to have around so Tilly can get used to it. I'm pretty much where Worm is - if she shows interest at this age, we'll go with it, but I'm not expecting anything. It's not about instilling anything lasting at this age, but if we can save a diaper, awesome.

According to Christiney's info, however, we're actually closer than I would have thought. Although I'm sure the "cooperative stage" part will come and go.

I love your "NOT TTC" siggy pic! I was joking yesterday that I am still recovering from the 2.5 mos that DS wasn't STTN not to mention everything else! Big Smile

Fianschneid · December 2012

At daycare, they start working with LOs in the two-year-old room. I'm going to talk to the teachers and work along with their schedule so we're being consistent.

Elsa1984 · December 2012

I didn't read the article but how do they know that the kids aren't prone to UTI's regardless?! Some people get UTI's easier than others, everyone is different. So you could have someone that was potty trained at two that isn't prone to infections and never get an infection, but you could have someone that is prone to infection that gets potty trained at two and gets them all of the time. But who is to say that the one prone to UTI's wouldn't get them as much as if they weren't potty trained until age three or four? You can't take that kid and retrain them to see if your study is fact that they wouldn't get a UTI. Seems like a pretty hard study to figure out. My two siblings and I were all potty trained at 2, I have had one UTI, my brother and sister have never had a UTI. My four former nanny kids, all potty trained at age 2, none have had a UTI....they are now age 8, 7.5, 5, and 4. My SO's cousins son will be 4 years old next week, trained BEFORE age two, yet to have a UTI.

DoctorWorm222 · December 2012

Good gawd, people! I really cannot understand why this is so controversial. Sit your kid on the pot if you want. Or don't. They're 1 year olds for fruck's sake! Nobody is talking about putting their babies in underwear and beating them if they pi$$ themselves. There's about ZERO risk of our LO's getting a UTI from holding their pi$$ because there's about ZERO chance that they're going to try to hold their pi$$. They've been ok with pi$$ing their diapers so far, haven't they? Honestly, what are the odds of that changing anytime soon??? We're not really discussing potty training here. We're discussing the possibility of introducing the potty and the idea that the potty is a good place to take a $hit!

My advice is this...and you're free to take or leave it:

If your kid has a $hittin' spot, he/she is aware that he/she (1) needs to go and (2) is going. Buy yourself a frucking $10 plastic potty, put it in the $hitting spot and see if your kid will $hit in it. If so, great. If not, whatever. If he/she hates it, put the d@#$ thing away for a few months and try again later. I guarantee that you're not going to do any lasting damage!!!

Scramblersmom · December 2012

Woodsie:
DoctorWorm222:
Good gawd, people! I really cannot understand why this is sonbsp;controversial. Sit your kid on the pot if you want. Or don't. They're 1 year olds for fruck's sake! Nobody is talking about putting their babies in underwear and beating them if they pi themselves. There's about ZERO risk of our LO's getting a UTI from holding their pi because there's about ZERO chance that they're going to try to hold their pi. They've been ok with piing their diapers so far, haven't they? Honestly, what are the odds of that changing anytime soon???nbsp;We're not really discussing potty training here. We're discussing the possibility of introducing the potty and the idea that the potty is a good place to take a hit!nbsp;My advice is this...and you're free to take or leave it:If your kid has a hittin' spot, he/she is aware that he/she 1 needs to go and 2 is going. Buy yourself a frucking 10 plastic potty, put it in the hitting spot and see if your kid will hit in it. If so, great. If not, whatever. If he/she hates it, put the d thing away for a few months and try again later. nbsp;I guarantee that you're not going to do any lasting damage!!!
ILY, dr.worm!

ILYT! You just re-enforced the same argument I made in the past about UTIs and potty training by 2. As a microbiologist it just doesn't make any sense. We will start before 2 with DS, and I am not letting him decide when to start training. I really don't give a sh*t what others choose to do or not do.

colliebabe · December 2012

Woodsie:
DoctorWorm222:
Good gawd, people! I really cannot understand why this is sonbsp;controversial. Sit your kid on the pot if you want. Or don't. They're 1 year olds for fruck's sake! Nobody is talking about putting their babies in underwear and beating them if they pi themselves. There's about ZERO risk of our LO's getting a UTI from holding their pi because there's about ZERO chance that they're going to try to hold their pi. They've been ok with piing their diapers so far, haven't they? Honestly, what are the odds of that changing anytime soon???nbsp;We're not really discussing potty training here. We're discussing the possibility of introducing the potty and the idea that the potty is a good place to take a hit!nbsp;My advice is this...and you're free to take or leave it:If your kid has a hittin' spot, he/she is aware that he/she 1 needs to go and 2 is going. Buy yourself a frucking 10 plastic potty, put it in the hitting spot and see if your kid will hit in it. If so, great. If not, whatever. If he/she hates it, put the d thing away for a few months and try again later. nbsp;I guarantee that you're not going to do any lasting damage!!!
ILY, dr.worm!

Ditto. This cracked me up.

Liz4444 · December 2012

christiney06:
IMO, it's not worth worrying about til they're at least 2. nbsp;I posted an article on here a while ago about how kids are being trained earlier and earlier by eager parents and there's been a nbsp;rise of UTI's and other issues b/c of it. nbsp;kids this age shouldnt' be holding it in to make it to the potty.nbsp;these are the signs of readiness: nbsp;my son will be 4 in March and is just now starting to show all the signs. nbsp;when they're ready, they'll tell you! Physical signsIs coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.Urinates a fair amount at one time.Has regular, wellformed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.Has "dry" periods of at least two hours or during naps, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.Behavioral signsCan sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.Can pull his pants up and down.Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.Shows interest in others' bathroom habits wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear.Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.Demonstrates a desire for independence.Takes pride in his accomplishments.Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.Cognitive signsUnderstands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."Understands the value of putting things where they belong.Has words for urine and stool.

Heck, I don't have all of these signs. Time to put the Depends back on!

Nita2603 · December 2012

colleenb262:
Woodsie:
DoctorWorm222:
Good gawd, people! I really cannot understand why this is sonbsp;controversial. Sit your kid on the pot if you want. Or don't. They're 1 year olds for fruck's sake! Nobody is talking about putting their babies in underwear and beating them if they pi themselves. There's about ZERO risk of our LO's getting a UTI from holding their pi because there's about ZERO chance that they're going to try to hold their pi. They've been ok with piing their diapers so far, haven't they? Honestly, what are the odds of that changing anytime soon???nbsp;We're not really discussing potty training here. We're discussing the possibility of introducing the potty and the idea that the potty is a good place to take a hit!nbsp;My advice is this...and you're free to take or leave it:If your kid has a hittin' spot, he/she is aware that he/she 1 needs to go and 2 is going. Buy yourself a frucking 10 plastic potty, put it in the hitting spot and see if your kid will hit in it. If so, great. If not, whatever. If he/she hates it, put the d thing away for a few months and try again later. nbsp;I guarantee that you're not going to do any lasting damage!!!
ILY, dr.worm!

Ditto. This cracked me up.

Word.

DoctorWorm222 · December 2012

Liz4444:
christiney06:
IMO, it's not worth worrying about til they're at least 2. nbsp;I posted an article on here a while ago about how kids are being trained earlier and earlier by eager parents and there's been a nbsp;rise of UTI's and other issues b/c of it. nbsp;kids this age shouldnt' be holding it in to make it to the potty.nbsp;these are the signs of readiness: nbsp;my son will be 4 in March and is just now starting to show all the signs. nbsp;when they're ready, they'll tell you! Physical signsIs coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.Urinates a fair amount at one time.Has regular, wellformed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.Has "dry" periods of at least two hours or during naps, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.Behavioral signsCan sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.Can pull his pants up and down.Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.Shows interest in others' bathroom habits wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear.Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.Demonstrates a desire for independence.Takes pride in his accomplishments.Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.Cognitive signsUnderstands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."Understands the value of putting things where they belong.Has words for urine and stool.
Heck, I don't have all of these signs. Time to put the Depends back on!

No joke, Liz! Maybe we should make a checklist??

Gipper0809 · December 2012

DD showed signs at 15 months of being ready and everyone told me it was way too early so I didn't even attempt to pt. I missed my window and she was 2.5 by the time she was potty trained, pee only. She had issues holding her poop which in turn caused constipation and finally started going #2 at 3ish. I fall in the camp of letting your kids set the time table--they won't do what they don't want to do and if you force it, it just makes it worse and your life miserable.

cantalopes24 · December 2012

PappsMcgee:
cantalopes24:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not dI.o.
You are a ridiculous person.

Buuuuurn!

Wait, you're just kidding right?

Lol no I'm not. She does have valid points but if she believes she can potty train an 18 month to 2 year old because she is an adult and her kid has to do what she wants is ridiculous. I'm not saying kids that age shouldn't or can't be potty trained. I would however be willing to bet that BECAUSE I SAID SO has never and will never work in regards to potty training.

Scramblersmom · December 2012

cantalopes24:
PappsMcgee:

cantalopes24:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not dI.o.
You are a ridiculous person.

Buuuuurn!

Wait, you're just kidding right?

Lol no I'm not. She does have valid points but if she believes she can potty train an 18 month to 2 year old because she is an adult and her kid has to do what she wants is ridiculous. I'm not saying kids that age shouldn't or can't be potty trained. I would however be willing to bet that BECAUSE I SAID SO has never and will never work in regards to potty training.

I never said this Lopes. As I said to PP, re-read my last post on page 1. I clarified that what I meant by my statement is that I am not going to let him make the decision as to when the training will begin. I never said anything at any time about me not letting him sh*t his pants or that it won't ever happen.

I am also quite disgusted that, with some of you ladies, if someone has a different opinion than you, you have to go all ape sh*t and resort to name calling. I guess only your opinion and thoughts matter Lopes and you are the all knowledgeable person on everything? If we don't say something you agree with then were are "ridiculous"?

Scramblersmom · December 2012

Woodsie:
smit5009:

Woodsie:
crystalbaby:
smit5009:
I am the adult and I decide what my kid will or will not do
Lolz
Smit, can you please come over and have your LO give T some obedience lessons?

Yeah that isn't happening as it isn't like DS is inherently obedient.

I guess what I typed is being misconstrued. What I meant by that phrase is that we do not let DS make the decisions in our household. He would like to do all sorts of stuff if we let him but we don't. In regard to potty training, we are not going to wait until he decides he wants to use the potty as we could be waiting until he is 20. We will start training before 2.

I hope you know I was just bugging you! I think I understand what you meant but it came across like your LO will do whatever you say, which would be fantastic. I don't feel strongly either way but will wait myself until I'm sure he's ready, which I don't think will be anytime soon. T's fave place to crap is at the dinner table, preferably locking eyes with someone at the table while he grunts.

I knew that. Big Smile

I also realized after I started getting flack that it completely came across wrong. We are just not going to wait on DS to suddenly decide he wants to do this (again, he could make us wait until he is 20 before he wants to be introduced ) so we will start training before 2 and put him in undies. Right now DS likes to crap while he is in his high chair. Like PP have stated about their LOs, he will get quiet, get a weird look on his face then make a few grunts. He definitely knows he is pooping but IMO it is too early for us to start with him now so we will wait about 4-6 mos to start.

My DH wants to get him this....DH calls it "Sh*t on me Elmo" haha!

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