Are You Considering Potty Training Early?
Are you considering starting potty training early with your toddler? While there is quite a lot of debate surrounding early potty training for children, there often can be advantages. We discussed some of the drawbacks in an earlier article here at Mommy Potty Training, but in this post, we’ll explore a few of the pros and cons of starting early.
Quite a lot of parents in Western society choose to wait until after the age of two to begin potty training. This often comes from recommendations by pediatric experts in the field. This is actually a recent development over the last 20 years as up until then it was very common to begin potty training between the ages of 6 and 18 months. What’s interesting about this is the fact that the instinctive nature of children has obviously not changed at all in this time, simply our approach to potty training and parenting.
One of the primary reasons for not potty training children prior to the age of two in the Western world is that it’s very common for one or both parents to work at a full-time job. It’s very difficult to potty train a toddler prior to the age of two if it isn’t completely adopted as a goal by both parents at the same time. It requires much more hands-on focus as opposed to waiting until your toddler is more capable in a developmental sense. Additionally, due to the dual professional roles, many children spend their toddler years in a day care environment. In these settings, it is much more effective for a child care center to begin potty training at a common age among all of the kids at once. It would be nearly impossible for day care providers to accommodate children potty training at all different ages and stages of development.
Here are a few of the pros and cons relating to starting your child’s potty training at an early age.
Pros
- Let’s face it…diapers are expensive!
- Go green: fewer diapers go to the landfill
- If you begin potty training before your child is very mobile, they’ll be more likely to sit still on the potty with patience instead of getting fidgety
- Your toddler may develop and respond to verbal cues earlier as a result of this process
- Your child may develop less dependence on diapers and thus have fewer habits associated with them that he or she has to unlearn
Cons
- You really need to have flexibility in your schedule for both parents to be completely devoted to the process at a younger age
- Other care givers (such as day care providers) need to be on board
- You really have to work to learn to understand your child’s early non-verbal communication clues which indicate that they need to potty
- Odds are good that the potty training process will take longer
- It’s tough to find underpants for very small toddlers under age two
- You may experience criticism of your choice as early potty training is not common in Western culture
While this is a completely personal choice, there are some advantages to potty training your child early. By taking time to think through what the process will look like prior to making a decision, you’ll find a time for potty training that will be sure to work for you and your child.
Toilet Training Problems With Boys
Toilet Training Problems With Boys
House Training an adult Lurcher/Staffi problems?
I have recently taken on a rescue 2 year old male Lurcher-Staffi-x which was kenneled for 18 months and has very little idea of house training. I am making slow progress by ‘rewarding for going outside’ and ignoring (not punishing) when he toilets inside. After 3 months he tends not to soil inside whilst I am around and asks me to let him outside where he gets a treat and a big fuss for being a good boy. The problems occur when I am out during the day or at night. As I have another, older dog, I cannot adopt any techniques that might affect her and I don’t like the idea of caging the young dog whilst I’m not around. I have isolated an area inside with training pads on the floor and he will usually go on them but I would prefer that he hung on until I can let him outside. Has anyone any suggestions, thanks.
Well it depends on how long you are out for as a dog can only go for about four hours at a time.
I have three terriers and i take them out for a good 30min walk before i go out and it tends to help most of the time; but still there is the odd occasion when they need to releve themself and just can’t seem to wait! Good Luck
Potty Training Tricks For Girls
Potty Training Tricks For Girls
potty training ?????
how u do your get your toddler to go to the potty. i have a 2 1/2 year old that fools around this is a floor pottie we have her using and she sometimes refuses to go on it. i am trying to get her trained to go by herself but its hard when i have a 7 month old baby girl. my 2 year old i think she had ADD or ADHD i don’t know. what is your tips and tricks for the potty training process.
plz help thank you
b4 u give her a bath let her sit on the potty but you will have to put ur foot down dont let her move until u tell her to move.
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Potty Training Regression Dogs
Potty Training Regression Dogs
how to deal with regression in toddler?
So my husband is in the armed forces and had to leave for training for 6 weeks. his absence has never affected my 3 year old before, but now it’s hitting full force and i don’t know what to do anymore. i hate spanking him and just generally always being upset with him. He was fully potty trained, waking up in the mornings with dry diapers etc. now he’s been peeing and pooping in his diapers again. he had an accident in public which hasn’t happened in almost a year! He refuses to sleep at night. he tears apart the childproof knob on his door and gets out and messes with things or lets the dog in etc. last night i spent 2 hours trying to get him to sleep in his bed, and then another 3 in my bed. so we fell asleep about 1am and he was up at 830? so he’s sleep deprived too. (he doesn’t nap). What can i do, my husband has only been gone less than a week so i have a long time to cope with this….thank you!
Any time there is a major change in a child’s life, regression is normal. His daddy has been gone for a whole week and he’s too young to understand why or how to process his feelings. Its not his fault. Don’t spank him for it.
Instead, you need to help him sort through his feelings. Explain that Daddy had to go away for a while, but he will be back SOON. Have him draw pictures for daddy. Can daddy call regularly to talk to him? Show him pictures of his Daddy and talk about Daddy all the time. Keep Daddy in his thoughts and ask him to help plan a welcome home Daddy party.
This is a great time to teach him about the calendar. Get one out and mark the day that Daddy comes home with a big red heart sticker. Then, show him what day today is, and have him put a sticker on today. Count out with him the number of days until Daddy comes home, and have lots of fun stickers ready so he can put one sticker on the calendar every day.
You have to keep him otherwise occupied as well, not just focused on Daddy. Make sure there are lots of playdates, visits with grandma and other family and friends. Find something fun he likes to do and do it often (going to the park, swimming, etc.). Let him have LOTS of attention and scheduled activities and you’ll be surprised how fast the time flies before he sees his daddy again. scheduled activities don’t have to be organized sports and preschool and all that. You just need to make a daily calendar of events/activities – from 9 am to 10 am we paint, then wash up and snack, then go to the park for 2 hours, come home for lunch, play ball in the backyard for 1/2 hour, play playdoh for 1/2 hour, watch 1/2 hour of TV, have a snack, do a gluing and colouring craft for 1 hour, do a puzzle, read books for 1/2 hour, etc. etc. Write a schedule down and make each day different. If he has something to look forward to, or at least knows what’s coming next, he will have less acting out to do and more preparing to do.
Hang in there, he’ll get used to Daddy being away right about when he comes back and is in for another round of regression because his life has changed again! (Daddy’s home)
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Toilet Training Average Age
Toilet Training Average Age
When is the best age to potty train?
Hi im a mom of a 20 month old little girl. I was wondering when everyone else potty trained their kids. I know all kids are different but I was just looking for an average age. Im thinking about trying it soon.
Also, if they are potty training with a little potty at home what do you do if they have to go in a public restroom? Wont they fall in the toilet? I def dont want to bring that little toilet with me everywhere!
Any tips/advice are greately appreciated. I dont have any friends with kids or parents alive to ask myself, so I thought i’d ask here. Books dont really go into detail. Thanks!
when they are ready – girls about 2.5 / boys are later
We used “potty candy” AKA M&Ms — yup, we used bribery! Heck, it works!
Amazing! CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit
Potty Training Holding Urine
Potty Training Holding Urine
My dog is potty trained, but for about a month he has been dripping urine on the carpet…?
I can not figure out what is wrong. He knows to go to the door when he needs out, but it seems like he is holding it too long or there is some other issue at work. He still goes to the door, but he drips urine on the carpet and tile. I heard it coulbe be a urinary tract infection, but he has lots of energy and drinks plent of water, so I don’t think that is the issue. Any tips?
I have a Golden Retriever that had problems similar to this, turned out he had bladder stones, and needed surgery. He is doing fine now. Don’t wait–take your dog to the vet right away.
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Potty Training A Cat
Potty Training A Cat
Has anyone potty trained a cat?
I am in the process of toilet training my cats and I wanted to see if anyone else had successfully trained their cat? If so, what method did you use?
There is, in fact, a book that teaches how to do this. Predictably enough, it’s called “How to Toilet-Train Your Cat.” I have HEARD of potty-trained cats, but don’t personally know of any. Hime haven’t graduated from the litterbox yet.
Toilet Training Your Cat
Potty Training Underwear Boys
Potty Training Underwear Boys
Moms who’ve potty-trained boys…Please help!?
Hi! My son has just turned 2, and we decided to try to potty train him. He began coming to us and telling us “Pee”, and when we would take off his diaper, he had just wet himself. Also, he was waking up dry, etc. I put “big boy” underwear on him yesterday and took him to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Everytime he just stood there, and did nothing. I no more than pulled up his pants and he said “Pee” and had already peed his pants.
Am I starting too early with him? If not, how do I go about this potty-training business? How often do I need to take him? I’m a SAHM, so time isn’t really an issue. My mom had 2 girls and has no idea how to potty train a boy. I’ve also tried the “cool warning” Pull-Ups but all he does is stick his hands down his pants to pull the pull up away from his skin (so it isn’t uncomfortable) when he pees. Any advice would be greatly appreciated?
I would suggest that you try working with him sitting down, not standing….standing requires a lot more co-ordination.
Does he have a potty? Or are you just using the toilet? Either way, if he’s sitting, and comfortable (if you’re using the toilet, get him a potty seat for it), then try to spend lots of time at the toilet. You could try using a few cheerios (to give him something to aim at).
Try picking routine times – if you know that he always pees after lunch, then right after lunch, take him to the toilet – have him sit there – read him a book, do a tap dance, just keep him entertained – odds are, if you do this enough, once of these times, he’s going to pee without even thinking about it….then, it’s time for positive reinforcement – congratulate him on doing it, maybe offer stickers, or healthy treats as a reward….the idea is to applaud him for doing it, but not to make it a negative if he doesn’t. If he pees in his diaper, tell him it’s okay, and that he can try again next time. Don’t make a big deal of it.
He’s got the idea, so; you’re on the right track, it just takes time, they’re all different…don’t pressure him, or yourself….it’ll just make it worse.
Good luck to you both 
Potty Training For Dummies
Potty Training For Dummies
I need help, Rabbits for Dummies?
I recently just got a 4 week old Angora-American Rabbit and I know nothing about rabbits. I got the started kit from PetCo which comes with a decent size cage (I know ill need a bigger one soon) Bedding, Yogurt balls, food mix, a water bottle and a wooden treat. I have been trying to research bunnies and how to take care of them but there are a lot of websites with a lot of different opinions. Any ideas on how to potty train, on what to feed such a young bunny, what kind of bedding to get, anything you can tell me or a REALLY good website would help! Thank you!
This is the best rabbit care site: http://www.rabbit.org/
Your rabbit will need unlimited hay to eat. Also, if the “rabbit mix” has anything but pellets, you’ll want to switch him over to one that’s just plain pellets. All that extra stuff in there isn’t very good for them and is just meant to make it more attractive to the owners. Likewise, the yogurt treats are not very healthy for rabbits, which aren’t designed to digest non-plant items.
Given that you have a long-haired breed, you’ll also need a brush to groom it with daily to prevent painful matting.
Do also be aware that your rabbit was weaned and taken from it’s mother far too early, which makes him susceptible to intestinal infection and other illness. Should be have loose stools, stop eating, or exhibit other signs of illness, he will need to see a vet immediately for treatment. At a young age, they can dehydrate and die within a matter of hours. This page explains why early weaning makes them susceptible to this: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html Rabbits shouldn’t ever be sent to new homes before 8 weeks of age.
Potty Training for dummies
Choosing a Potty Training Chair for Your Toddler
When it comes to potty training toddlers, one of the most essential purchases you’ll likely need to make to get your child excited about the process is a potty training chair. As you’ve probably noticed, potty training chairs come in many different styles and finding one that works for your toddler is essential in giving your child a sense of excitement and accomplishment with this process.
Basic Wooden Potty Chair
First off, let’s take a look at the most basic potty training chair. Basic wooden models are likely identical to the old-fashioned versions on which many of us as parents learn to do number one and number two. They have a basic plastic removable basin and really not much more. There are often a couple of side pockets that can store potty training books, tissues or wipes, and perhaps a toy or two. For toddlers who may be a bit hesitant, this can be a terrific option as it looks just like a small chair and may help them to get more comfortable on their own potty seat. The Little Colorado is one of the best choices in this category. You can find product review and specs here.
Toilet Trainers
If you’re seeking something simple and minimalistic, as well as something that can easily be transported between bathrooms or homes, a toilet trainer may be just what your child needs. They are very simple and sleek in design and are often padded to provide some extra comfort for your child. These types of seats fit on top of your existing toilet and are able to accommodate a variety of toilet shapes and sizes. Additionally, they have rubber fittings underneath so that they sit securely in place without any scary slipping around. Our favorite in this category is the BabyBjorn Toilet Trainer at its low price and great reputation.
Step Stool Style Seats
If you would prefer some versatility with your child’s potty training chair, then a step stool seat may be for you. These types of potties may be placed in a bathroom as your toddler’s primary potty training chair, however, they have an added benefit. The lid can be lowered down, creating a step stool for your child to slide around on the bathroom floor. The great thing about this feature is that once your child is tall enough, it can prepare them for another very important bathroom skill: washing their hands on their own. They typically come with rubber strips along the bottom of the plastic so that they don’t slide around while your child is sitting down. The Safety First 3 in 1 is the top product in this category and is very inexpensive at $16.99 through Amazon.
With many potty training chairs, there are separate styles for boys and girls. Boys’ potties tend to have a small cup at the front which can help prevent any unforeseen accidents. This isn’t completely necessary, but if you have carpet in your bathrooms, it may be something you want to especially consider. Spend some time shopping around with your toddler, and you’ll be sure to find a potty training chair that will help them get excited about going to the bathroom all by themselves.
