Is it time for potty training?

My little girl is 20 months old and we are having a hard time getting her to keep her diaper on! She's really smart and she has very good verbal skills so she understands "poop" and "pee pee". She can even tell me when her diaper is wet or "stinky" as she calls it. We've started introducing the potty on a daily basis, gettting her to sit on it for a few minutes each day. Is it time to potty train her? It just seems so soon. You have to understand she's my first child...my baby's growin up! Also any tips would be helpful.

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My mom has a 25 month old. And she can't keep her diaper on either. My mom has tried to put her on a potty chair, when she saids she has to go. She wont go. I guess shes not sure of where it might go because she so used to the diaper. Our family doctor said it would be best to get a childrens video or book to explain it to them to have them understand. We got a little book. And she went on the toliet for the first time last week. And she tried to flush it, but it doesn't go anywhere, it just plays music. She was the happiest kid I've ever saw use the potty :)

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my parents potty trained me when I was 9 months old...I believe when your child starts telling you that they are wet or stinky it's time!!

Sounds like she's ready to me. I would suggest rewarding her if she tells you she has to "go" before soiling her diaper. Then, graduate to pull-ups. She's almost 2, and everyone knows that girls catch on to these things faster than boys (G). Most definitely! I would get her on the potty chair every time you go to the bathroom and within 30 minutes after she eats or drinks. Now is a very crucial time. If you miss this window of opportunity now, it may be a long time before she is ready again.
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I have potty trained four kids

i say go for it. i started my oldest son's potty training at 2. it took him a while to get it but he got it. my youngest i started just before he turned 2 and i don't think it's takeing him as long. i have 4 kids and they all started at about the same age my problem was that my kids r only a year apart so it's been harder for me to potty train them at about the same time. i have one girl and i have no idea how i got her potty trained. my boys just like to stand and pee. that's how i got them to go potty on the potty. LOL now i just have to train the boys, and daddy, how to put the seat back down when they r done......LOL i try to get them on the potty about every hour untill they r sure they can go on there own.

Well, I think it is best to take signals from your little one. They are very good at letting you know things if you pay attention. I think it sounds like your little girl is ready to start and that you are off to a great start. My first boy was not trained untill a little after two. Good luck.

Yes, it sounds like she is ready. If she can tell you that she has already done it in her diaper, and wants the diaper off, that is a sure sign! Be patient with her but let her know that she is a "big girl" and how proud you are. Rewards are a great tool, as well as lots of praise.
The good news is that girls are usually easier to train. My daughter started training at about a year and a half with no problems and quick results. One son was a little stubborn, but the last made me wonder for a while if he would be taking pull ups to college with him..

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Mother of TWO This is an awesome time to start actually. She is telling you! I would keep doing what you are doing. Just sitting her on it. She will get it, just give it time. And make sure to reward her and give her positive feedback, which Im guessing you already know!

She is more than ready. My girl was 1.5 years old. As soon as they moan about what is in their daippers - the time is right. Make a big noise when she pee-peed in the potty for the first time (like good girl, now you are mommy's big girl), not something that will scare her though. Good luck.

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