Hi you guys. I am sorry I have been a slacker blogger. It seems I am bubbling with lots to share but have very little time to designate to the computer. I forgot, yes I am a terrible mother, I forgot my camera over the break. Yep. You’ve got it. That means I don’t have any pictures from Christmas. I was pretty sneaky as I coerced family members into using their cameras and sending the photos. However, I have not received any holiday photography…yet. Keep your fingers crossed.
Now, to the event of the day. Beatrice received a training potty for Christmas. Lucky her, right? Actually, I am happy about it. It is cute with a little “flusher” that includes sound effects. After making the flushing sound it says, “good girl” strangely in Aunt Kathy’s voice. Could Aunt Kathy be one of Santa’s Elves? hmm…
Anyway, while unpacking I decided after deliberation to remove it from the box and sit it in the bathroom corner. At least the proximity to the Adult Toilet would perhaps foster association, right?
You are not going to believe this but: Beatrice TT’ed init once today (to my shock). She later TT’ed on the floor next to it. And, she went #2 in her diaper while sitting on top of the trainer toilet. 
Isn’t this weird? Do you think she is trying to tell me that she would like to start potty training? Is 9 months too early? How does she know what to do in there?
I have been researching it on the Internet (& called my Mom, my Sister, and my Grandmother) this afternoon.
Early infant potty training seems like a lot of work. Is it worth it? Have you tried it? Should I be using cloth diapers?
HELP! I am a first time Mom. I have no experience in this area. I do not want to start too early, nor be psycho. Yet, if she is interested, I would like to introduce the concept. Isn’t this supposed to be hard? I need your advice.
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29/12/2007 at 11:45 PM
chaos
I have started early potty learning…I call it learning because my kiddo is 13 mos. I do think it might be more work but it helps them stay connected to their bodies signals, which is important to me…
And I think it pays off in the end..Its funny that you described two things that my kiddo did also going right next to the potty. According to all the (early potty) books I’ve seen 9 mos isnt too early…
30/12/2007 at 12:41 AM
theramblinghousewife
Just having potty-trained one . . .I say, if it takes work . . .they’re not ready. My son was almost 2 1/2. He was literally trained in a day. He was not willing to sit on the potty before that. (I tried, and tried, and tried) The pediatrician, said not to force it. Then over Thanksgiving break. I told him, “No more diapers. You must go in the potty.” He had like 2 accidents that day–and hasn’t had one since.
I say, yes–9 months is Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to early–unless you have some sort of a “potty-protegy!” :) Who knows? Maybe you do?
30/12/2007 at 10:14 AM
Laurel Sauls
I would probably agree with the rambling housewife…but you can discount me, if you like, since I only have boys (who I hear are much harder to potty train than girls). Caed was 3 1/2 before he finally was potty trained, Landing is 2 and is showing a little interest, but not much. Personally, I think it is a big hassle anyway. For example, if your child is potty trained (or training), and you are in a grocery store w/ a full cart of groceries, and your child needs to GO, right then, it is really a pain to leave your cart, go to a bathroom, sanitize everything, etc. Or on a long car trip. You get my drift. I have read a little about elimination communication and early potty training, but to me, it just seemed like a lot of extra work. Which you may be up for, and if so, great. I am just not. Good luck with whatever you do!
11/05/2009 at 10:04 PM
tribalbaby
Hi,
I’d like to invite you to visit my new site on EC,
It’s Part Time Diaper Free – to emphasize the flexibility of this gentle way of connecting with our babies.
http://www.parttimediaperfree.com
I have the http://www.tribalbaby.org site also
I hope you find it a helpful resource!
Charndra