Which way is better to introduce potty? Please answer!?

[LGM]

I asked this before, but did not get a good answer. So here it goes again:
I think my daughter is physically ready to be potty trained. I'm wondering, which would be the best way to introduce potty to her. I have couple of ideas, but don't know how smart they are:
Should I try to catch her, when something is coming, so it goes in there?
Or should I just put her on it and hope something might happen? Should I put her on potty, each time I go, so she can make a connection?
Please let me know, what worked for you.

 

[pixiemeup82]

Dont rush anything. Dont force. Her desire will stem from increasing awareness of her body and increasing desire for indepenence. You have said that she is physically ready, is she mentally ready? If so, do this. FULL STOP, no more diapers. Go and buy about 18 pairs or six packs of training pants. Buy one cheap bar of laundry soap and leave it in your sink, you will be pre-washing panties frequently. Let the dirties collect in the sink or in a pail for the day, then throw in the wash. Buy one potty for where she plays, and one for in the bathroom. This way it will be easier for her to get to a potty when either you or her sense its time to go. Buy one travel potty for on the go, because you will not use diapers, even in the car. If this is going to be the norm from now on, its unfair to confuse her by leaving diapers in the mix. Waterproof what you think needs waterproofing, but dont go overboard. Its just baby pee. Easily cleaned up with a wet towel and some febreeze. Okay, now you have done the hardest parts. You have bought the equipment, set up for success, and stopped utilizing diapers. Except for bedtime. She will be able to understand why she needs one at night. Dont worry about that, even though I have seen toddlers get upset when they have to put one on before bed. It happens, and its really up to you wether on goes on at night or not, just not during the day. Absolutely no diapers! Explain to your daughter what happens when you go pee. From getting the "feeling" to peeing, to pulling undies back up and washing hands. You dont have to be very specific, just some basic reminders. She likely knows whats going on by watching you during the day anyway. Explain in advance what an "accident" is and that it is okay to have one. Dont punish for wet panties, it will discourage. Give many rewards for successful attempts. Hugs, kisses, stickers, one on one time via kitchen timer etc. Never reward with candy or toys. As far as making the connection, she will do that on her own quite naturally, because you have made her keenly aware of the "wet" sensation when she goes in her panties, and aware of the brand new potties in your home. The next step is pooping and overnights. Which is another ball park.

 

[smartie<3 :)]

do any of them... wait but don't catch her. she might feel scared or threatened.going to the bathroom with her is a good idea. but put her diapers for the night.

 

[honeybflyy21282]

The way I taught my son was to sit him on the potty until he did something in it. Even if that mean all day. Just put her on the potty in front of the tv with her favorite shows on. It might sound gross, but if the potty chair fits on a kitchen table chair, let her eat sitting on the potty too. You want her to understand that the potty is where "the stuff" goes. Also, take her to the bathroom when you go. She;ll see what your doing and want to do it herself. Explain what your doing as you do it. Example: Mommy's sitting on the potty. Mommy's washing her hands.

You want her to get to the point that when she gets up in the morning, she'll take her diaper or pull-up off on her own and go.

My friends laugh but my son potty trained in 2 days by this method. Hope it works for you.

 

[Susan]

Have her sit on it when she first gets up in the morning, when ever she gets up from nap, when you are going, when she's undressed for bath time, and just whenever you think about it. Don't pressure her or she may get scared about it.

 

[Lindsay]

I have a daughter myself. I told her if she wanted to be a big girl then she had to potty in the toliet. I give her two days for time to get it down then when she did potty i give some reward for going potty. And the first thing that i noticed that she was rady to potty, she told me when she was peeing. So i knew it was time. Maybe she not ready yet. I know girls are more easier potty train then boys

 

[Ashley D]

Our daughter started bringing clean diapers and wipes out of the diaper bag to us when she had a dirty diaper, and she squatted to pee in her diaper when she was about 15 months old. We took this as signs that she was ready to be introduced to the potty. We took a casual approach, as she was so young, and we weren't expecting much. I think our casual approach and positive attitude contributed a lot to her success.

We sat our daughter on the potty at times when we knew she would have to go - like after meals, after naps, first thing in the morning, before bed, etc. We had her sit on the potty while we read books and sang songs, and if she went in the potty, we cheered, clapped, and high-fived. I also let her come in the bathroom with me to get the gist of what she is supposed to do.

 

[Alex's mommy]

we let my daughter run around our home naked and put the potty where she went to the bathroom most, I also let her go the potty with me, other suggestions I have heard include emptying bowl movements into the potty so that the child can see where they are supposed to go, never tried that one myself, but suppose it could work, also i just let my daughter go to it when she wanted and gave alot alot alot of praise, including treats and hi fives when she got it right. So far its working and we are just trying to change from pull-ups to real undies.