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WhatIsModeration · 03/08/2022 10:21

Hello,

Posting here as I never seem to get a response in Parenting.

DS1 turned 2 last month and is showing signs that he's ready to be potty trained. He's fully aware of when he's doing the toilet, pulls at his nappy and has just started asking to have his nappy changed. He'll even voluntarily go and sit on his changing mat instead of me having to change him round the house to pin him down.

Problem (potentially) is that there has been a lot of change for him recently which is about to continue. DS2 arrived almost 5 months ago which had a big impact on his sleeping. He'd always been a great sleeper but this changed dramatically. It's only just starting to improve now but still isn't what it was.

We are also moving house in a couple of weeks which is going to be another big adjustment for him. He's still in his cot and not showing signs that he's ready for a toddler bed yet so that's one thing we can put on the back burner for now thankfully.

My questions is, under these circumstances, would you start potty training now or wait until he's settled in the new house? I've read that too much change all at once can be overwhelming for little ones and I don't want to cause him (or myself) any unnecessary stress.

Thanks for reading.

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Playplayaway · 03/08/2022 10:27

I would wait if it's only a couple of weeks. He'll settle in to new house fairly quickly and then you can crack on. Good luck.

bbqhulahoop · 03/08/2022 10:28

I'd wait until you're in the new house. I tried before DD1 was ready as nursery told me she was (I didn't agree but she was my first and I thought they knew better) It was an absolute failure and really damaged both our confidence to try again for ages.

In the end I waited until she was 2y9m and she told me she wasn't wearing nappies anymore and was dry from that day on, day and night. Unless he's distressed by dirty nappies I'd definitely delay a bit longer personally

WhatIsModeration · 03/08/2022 11:47

Thanks both.

I think I will hold off for a wee while then. I just didn't want him being uncomfortable or embarrassed. He goes away and hides to do the toilet or he'll stand in the corner and look at me sheepishly like he's doing something wrong. I don't want him developing a complex about it.

I'm probably massively overthinking it but as he's my first and I just don't know what to do for the best. Your replies are appreciated.

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