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I know this doesn't matter in the slightest BUT 2yo still not noticing/caring about dirty nappies

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SusieSusieSheep · 17/03/2013 07:21

I know this is a silly thing to even bother posting about because it will come with time, but I'm a bit surprised that my 2yo DD STILL doesn't give a flying fuck when she dirties her nappies. So often I go to change her because it's been a few hours and she's probably wet, then find out she's had a dirty nappy for ages and hasn't noticed.

Other than that, she's perfect for her age, so I guess this is just one thing that she's lagging behind a bit, but I am a bit surprised that she still doesn't care. I of course have parents telling me I should be starting potty training which I am ignoring. So there you go. I guess I'd be interested to know if anyone else's 2yo is this relaxed about this.

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Icantstopeatinglol · 17/03/2013 07:27

Yes my 2yr old dd is exactly the same! My ds was potty training by her age and used to go and hide when he was having a poo but my dd just carries on as normal. We're going to try again with the potty training in the next few wks but I'm not going to push it too much cos it could make matters worse.
People always have their 'opinions' but they're not your dd parent so if I were you I would think of their 'opinions' as a moo point....a cows opinion, it doesn't matter lol!
She'll show signs when she's ready :)

MikeLitoris · 17/03/2013 07:27

Yep. Dd2 id the same.

She will say 'me done poo' or "I stink' but only if asked. She

Had no interest in sitting on the potty or toilet.

My older two were pretty much trained by now. I've decided to leave this one until the summer and see how it goes. I'm hoping it will be quicker if we wait until she is a bit older.

I know friends that have waited until almost 3 to start and others that are all trained before their 2nd birthday.

I wouldnt be concerned just yet.

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SusieSusieSheep · 17/03/2013 08:05

Great, thanks, that's what I thought. It just stands out as the one thing where she's maybe a bit behind other children but I'm pretty sure it will come at some point.

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TotallyEggFlipped · 17/03/2013 08:09

My 2y old DD doesn't seem to care if she's done a poo either. She doesn't really like having her nappy changed, so often denies having done one even when she has.

brettgirl2 · 17/03/2013 12:33

Just be grateful, dd at that age was a withholder.

fififrog · 17/03/2013 14:50

My DD is two next week and none of the folks we're friends with, most of whose kids are a couple of months older, have even thought about potty training. My DD knows full well when she's done one, but whether she cares to mention it, or whether it even bothers her varies considerably from day to day.

5madthings · 17/03/2013 15:02

My dd is 26mthsmths and knows when she has had a poo but hates having her nappy changed so will run away and tell me she hasn't had a poo.

No awareness of weeks yet, when I leave her bare bummed and she wees she looks amazed that it is coming from her.

My ds1 was trained at 18mths, ds4 was 3yrs 4mths, both normal. I may give potty training a go this summer ufshe seems interested/ready, if not I will leave it a while :)

mummy2benji · 17/03/2013 17:27

My ds wasn't interested at all either - why should he notice / care about a dirty nappy when there are toys to play with and the world is exciting?! He didn't show any interest in potty training until he was nearly 3, then he peed in the 'big toilet' which he found fascinating, and from there we skipped the potty stage and he just used a toilet trainer seat on 'the big loo'. Barely any accidents and dry at night very soon after. So in my (humble) opinion don't ush them, they'll 'get it' when they're good and ready!

mummy2benji · 17/03/2013 17:28

rush not ush

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SusieSusieSheep · 17/03/2013 17:40

I definitely agree with everyone who says don't rush it, I will definitely bear that in mind

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DIYandEatCake · 18/03/2013 13:35

We have sort of the opposite problem, dd (nearly 2) hates pooing and withholds for days getting more and more miserable and stressed about it. I don't think we'll be able to potty train anytime soon either, and I find that frustrating too.

MiaSparrow · 18/03/2013 17:28

Yes, 25mo DD is the same. I think she finds having her nappy changed so bloody boring when she's in the middle of something really important that she'll try to deny it until the whiff gives her away. She doesn't seem to be uncomfortable in the slightest. Having said that, that isn't the whole story in terms of readiness for potty training anyway, so I'm not too concerned.

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