potty learning?

[bicrim]

So, for the wise woman mamas on my FL, is a toddler saying "poo poo" and pointing to their diaper right before they poop a sign of readiness for potty learning? If so, what is the first step here? I've only ever helped to train a 3 or 4 year old who could talk and be bribed, lol. Elliot is not quite 18 months. I don't want to push or make a big deal out of it, he is pretty young, but he does seem like he is aware of it, and I'd rather train young than have him be older and still in diapers, if it's possible.

So, what, if anything, do I do?

Comments

[owlsarentaholes.livejournal.com]

I think it's a sign. 18 monthish is about when I introduced a kid-friendly potty (Rylie liked the seat that fit into the top of the toilet, we have an extra if you want it) and made it an option for her to sit on it. She sometimes wanted to sit there, sometimes didn't, and we didn't push.

She really got on board a little after she turned two, since she wanted to wear underwear. We bought her the Spiderman undies she wanted and that was pretty much that, save for a handful of accidents here and there. She night-trained at about the same time.

[corin13.livejournal.com]

I think I would just allow him more naked time and leave the potty within easy reach.