MOOKS - potty training

[rubber pants]

I know its too early (or is it??) to start PT now, but Im wondering if we should start talking about going "potty" to her or at least put out a plastic potty for her to sit on and "practice?".   

I obviously have no clue what I am doing or talking about.

When did you start PT?   Do they just one day start being interested in it?  Will we just know?

[puppylove64]

I've been wondering the same thing! We have a potty, it says 18 mo +, fyi. We talk to L if he is pooping and try to help him learn poopoo so hopefully soon, he will tell us when he is going. Other than that, I don't know! I thought about starting to let him sit on the potty every night before he gets in the tub but I've been lazy.

[skwcm80]

Ehh, i don't think practicing will do much for now. I waited until L started showing signs that she was ready to introduce the potty,and even then PT didnt really start for a few more months.

When she was ready it all clicked, and it was a cinch. The biggest clue was she started complaining about wet and dirty diapers.

[jfh]

I put out a little potty last week, because I figured it can't hurt. He'll back up and try to sit on it (very cute) but doesn't do anything in it. I have it right next to the toilet, so I'm hoping he makes the connection at some point.

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I think I'm going to buy a seat cover thing when she is 18 months and start talking to her about it then.