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Potty training - how?!

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Fangtasticks · 18/04/2026 20:31

I work four days a week and DD is at nursery. EOWE and all holidays we have my delightful but chaotic SC. When should I aim to do potty training?!

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angelikacpickles · 18/04/2026 20:58

You don't need to book time off work. Start first thing on a Saturday morning, focus on it all weekend. Send her to nursery on Monday morning in pants with lots of changes. If she hasn't got it after a few days, give up and try again in a few months. They either get it quickly or it's not going to happen.

And buy a pair of crocs - fake or otherwise. Nothing worse than soggy, urine-soaked shoes. You can rinse the crocs under the tap and dry them.

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Fangtasticks · 18/04/2026 20:44

I was surprised to read online that it’s recommended to start from 18 months too, I thought 2.5 was on the early side

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Fangtasticks · 18/04/2026 20:43

She’s just turned two and according to nursery is showing signs of readiness. I was thinking summer would be better so we could mostly be in the garden. But hadn’t thought about how long I’d need to book off and stay home?

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AmandaHoldensLips · 18/04/2026 20:37

You just have to crack on with it. I did all my kids around age 2 which seemed the normal age to potty train back then. Yes, there were accidents but it's part of the process and one of them was a bit trickier than the others, but hey ho. They soon get the hang of it.

Bearbookagainandagain · 18/04/2026 20:37

I took a few days off for a long weekend at home. Summer days are best, playing in the garden with loads of spare shorts.

NuffSaidSam · 18/04/2026 20:35

One of the upcoming bank holiday weekends (and maybe take the Tues/Weds off work as well to give a bit of extra time).

HippeePrincess · 18/04/2026 20:33

When DD is ready 🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s not that hard, how do you think the rest of us with older (and younger) kids do it?
In fact I found it easier with DS as he was at nursery and they were excellent help. With the others it was all on me.

BlueShoeGlue · 18/04/2026 20:32

We just did a half-term, I booked it off work and it was our only priority to get it done. Luckily worked out for us; I will say there probably isn’t a perfect time- pick a weekend and give it a go?

tiredmoodymum · 18/04/2026 20:32

Depends how old your child is. Are they showing signs of readiness? If yes then you could possibly knock it out in a couple of days. If no then you’re setting yourself both up for stress and failure