Potty Training and Pacifiers

I am not much help on the potty thing. I have a boy who did not want much to do with it until 3 years. You could buy a potty and if she shows interest in it, go for it. If not, wait. Your pediatrician can really help with this--whether or not she is developmentally able to hold it and let you know.

As for the pacifer, one thing we did is take it away execpt at nap/bedtime, then when he did not need it to sooth during the day, we had him gather tehm up and leave them for Santa to take to other kids who needed a pacy. He accepted the idea and it worked. He was between 2 and 3 when he was ready to it. Good luck.

I was given an awesome idea from my pediatrician on how to get rid of the pacifiers. Cut them. He suggested I cut a little off the top and that'll be the worst cut because that'll lose the suction and will make it hard for the child to suck on it, they still will though. And than every few days cut a little more off until there's nothing left to suck on. They won't want it anymore. I did that with my daughter and we had NO issues. The first day or two was difficult for her so she cried a little but after that, it wasn't a big deal at all and she's never wanted one again! Try it, I think that will be the less tramatic for the child.

I have 2 19 month olds, my daughter and niece, and both have exhibited signs of potty readiness, but at this age there are some obstacles they can't really overcome, size being one, so I asked my pediatrician at the 18 month check-up and she said exposure at this age is great, letting them sit on the potty/toilet, but before the age of 2 it's more training you to get them on the potty than them actually mastering the skill. My niece will pee anytime you set her on the toilet, but doesn't understand not to do it in her pants. So I guess my response is that positive exposure at this age is great, but don't push it and don't make it a negative experience or it will prolong the process. As far as a paci goes I have found that most of the time if my daughter has hers and I ask her for it she'll gladly give it to me. We have a little plastic mug on her changing table with her name on it and that's where we keep them, in the morning and after nap she gives it to me and tells me "paci, cup" and we put it away. As far as naps/bedtime, you may want to wait until she's old enough to negotiate with, but that really depends on your determination to get rid of it. Are you willing to let her cry it out without it or is it not that bad. I have heard people poking holes in them so that they deflate when sucked on and some kids lose interest. Good luck with both!

I have a 5 yr old son he potty trained about 3 and my daughter who is 3 started when she was lil over 2 yrs. Don't be pushy, people say not til atleast 2, it's not worth the hassel. My son who is 20 mths is scared of the potty. Not sure when he will try hopefully soon. I have noticed that they really like the little potty chairs better. About the pacifier, my niece has hers til she was 4, but it is usually a security issue, you can always try replacing it with something else, like a blanky