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Potty Training Journey
When I Started
I began introducing the potty when she could sit steadily without falling back, around 7 to 7½ months. I bought a small standalone potty seat and occasionally made her sit on it, only when she was comfortable. If she resisted, I never forced her. I would give her a toy or book and keep it relaxed. In the beginning, this was very occasional, and only a few times she actually passed urine, and very rarely poop.
Switching to a More Comfortable Seat
Around 8½ months, I bought a softer potty seat that fits on the toilet. She seemed much more comfortable on this compared to the hard plastic one. From then on, I would place her on the potty after she woke up and roughly every hour during the day. Sometimes she would pass urine, sometimes not, and accidents still happened.
Potty Pants and Routine
Around 9 months, I introduced potty training shorts. Mornings were usually diaper-free, and I took her to the washroom at regular intervals. At night, we still used diapers. Slowly, I began noticing her cues. She would make certain sounds to let us know she wanted to poop, and by 14 to 15 months, she started saying "susu" for both urine and poop. She was more consistent about letting us know when she needed to poop.
Where We Are Now
By 18 months, the process was still ongoing, but we had made a lot of progress. She would always let us know when she needed to poop. When it came to urine, she would sometimes forget to tell us if she was busy playing. By 21 months, she was telling us most of the time when she needed to urinate as well.
Potty training is not something that happens in a few days. It takes time, patience, and consistency. The key is to follow your child’s readiness, avoid pressure, and keep it calm and positive. Every child is different, so move at a pace that feels comfortable for both of you.