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Z Adkins (Unregistered Guest)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 04:01 pm: | |
My daughter is 22 months old and has shown interest in the potty. We purchased the potty and she'll gladly sit on it when I ask her to...sometimes she pees/poops...most times she doesn't. I thought she was ready, but now I'm not sure. She's not bothered by a wet/dirty diaper...she can't tell me if she's pooping or peeing. We've been potty training the past couple of days and she doesn't seem to understand it. Is she ready yet?
Also, we will be moving in two months...should I just wait until after the move to begin the process again?
Thanks,
Z |
Michaelyn Dunaway
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Username: Michaelyn
Post Number: 31
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 09:26 pm: | |
Hello Z,
Thank you for your post. You have some great questions.
First, on the question of potty training readiness, there are four areas in which to assess. They are bladder and bowel control, motor skills, cognitive and verbal development, and emotional and social awareness. Although your child does not have to be an expert in each of these areas, you definitely want to see signs of progress in each area or you will have quite a challenge on your hands.
The second part of your question involved your upcoming move. I was in the same position as you. We were building a new home and the last thing I wanted to do was potty train my son in the new home. I wanted to be sure there'd be no accidents once we moved. Hah! Was I sadly mistaken! I was fortunate enough to read the above-referenced article and decided to wait. Nearly a year later my son showed obvious signs of readiness in all areas. Training was a breeze. He picked it up in a couple days and it was bye bye diapers, hello freedom!
The funny thing about potty training is, you can start early, but if your child truly is not ready, it will take you (the parent) so much more time and effort to get the same result if you just wait until your child is truly ready. So, carefully assess and be patient. It will pay off in the long run. You don't want to risk that the experience turn traumatic or become a power struggle.
Also, keep in mind that our little ones really do like to please us. So, if they just aren't developed enough for the task, they will begin to feel defeated. Potty training can be such a fun time when your child is ready. You'll see their face light up when they realize they can control when and where they go. You will glow with pride, and celebrate together.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Michaelyn |
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