I’m still wavering on the start of Potty training Extravaganza 2007. Livi turned two in mid November and at around that time and even before I started hearing “ Have you started Potty training yet”. My reply was she is not ready. I don’t know if I’m missing some big signs or if we should just forge ahead. I introduced the potty when she was 18 months and we had a few weeks when she was telling me after she went in her diaper and would go on the potty whenever I placed her. She really seemed on board at that time. I had visions of happily exclaiming that by 20 months she was fully potty trained.


Then my husband went to the Icu, she regressed and potty training took a backseat to more pressing concerns. So now I’m beginning in a real low key easy going way. I give stickers and encouragement, but I still don’t see signs that she is ready. I got her a cute little tinkle time Kelly doll for Christmas, it comes with a little realistic potty and the doll really tinkles…we have potty books, potty DVD’s , big girl undies and three potty chairs. The three potty chairs I know is overkill, but I wanted a certain one – the baby bjorn that I finally found.


One potty is my sister in laws and comes apart in three pieces, which frustrates me to no end. The other one is also frustrating as the pot locks in place and is difficult to slide out to empty. So ok you veteran Potty trainers out there, when should I actively begin potty training? Am I right to wait for signs? Do those signs come naturally or would so children prefer to stay in diapers forever? At this point she shows little interest.


Top 5 Signs I’m looking for

1.Verbalizes Potty needs ( I pooped, I peed)

2.Shows interest in the potty ( I take her with me when I go to the restroom)

3.Wants to be changed ( This kid fights diaper changes)

4.More predictable poop schedule (we still struggle with diarrhea and unpredictable bowel movements)

5.Staying dryer longer, as a sign her bladder is maturing

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