How to Start: Videos & Books

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Potty Training — Where to Begin?

My daughter is 18 months old and showing signs that she may be ready for potty training. We have a potty chair but other than that ... where do we start? I would love to hear about books, videos, etc. that will help us prepare for this big transition. Thank you!

Books & Resources

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Potty Training Book?

Can anyone recommend a good parenting book how to potty train? I've read...

Child Shows Interest

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Child Who Will Not Potty Train

I need help! My 2 1/2 year old will not potty train. He knows when he needs to go, and he knows what to do, but he will not do it. He told me he wants to be a baby forever. We just found out that he is lactose intolerant and now is says he feels better, so I thought that potty training would just take off, but its not. He goes in the morning and before bed but the rest the time he wont. I have tried everything I can think of, pull ups, underwear with a plastic cover and nothing works. He will tell me he has to go but when we get there he...

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When to Potty Train?

I am at a stump here as to when is the right time to try potty training. My...

Diaper Recommendations

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When to Potty Train?

I am at a stump here as to when is the right time to try potty training. My 18 month old daughter has a potty that we let her play with and she has shown interest in using. We have videos and books and show her how it is done, but I'm really worried that I may be starting too early. She has gone pee in the toilet and she was so excited and I thought that we were well on our way to having a miracle early potty trainer, but then she lost interest. Do I get her to pay more attention to the potty now or do I just let her be? Help me out. ...

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Potty Advice Again

Hi all: Again, I'm wondering about suggestions for using the potty. My...

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Pullups at Night

My son is almost 4 and using pullups at night (he's been potty trained about...

Potty Chair Recommendations

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Potty Seat or Potty Chair?

1. Should I get a potty seat or a potty chair? 2. Both? 3. What kind do you recommend and why? I have a 17 month old boy who is not quite ready to be potty trained yet.