We started potty "training" Jocelyn on Thursday... what an interesting experience! She has gone to the potty four times so far in her little toilet. Out of those four times, three were good timing on my part and the fourth she actually let me know she had to go. So exciting!
I know the norm these days is to wait until they are older but after reading up on the subject I decided that now was as good of time as any. It turns out kids used to be potty trained much earlier than they are now, most by the age of 7-9 months until the washing machine was invented. Then the average age became 12-18 months until Pampers hired a doctor as a spokesman who touted that it was bad for your kids to start the process too early and you should wait until they are "emotionally ready". I would have started much earlier if I had know this!
I am hoping to have her completely "trained" by 18 months. It will be so nice to not have to buy/change diapers anymore!
Good luck! I hope it goes well. You'll have to give me some tips when Brooke is old enough.
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