Is a almost 3 year old too little to start training?

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I kinda need help with this sorry I have a new kiddo coming and I don't want to being changing 2 sets of diapers

Its the perfect time. Even a little late for lots of toddlers.

Well honestlyI think almost three is actually on the late side. I trained mine between two and two and a half. Stay close to home for a couple of weeks, take time off work if necessary, and just get on with it would be my advice. Don't wait for kiddo to 'be ready', there's no such thing. You have to devote the time to do it, and once you start you see it through.

@SusanSometimes@ThatLoudCatwill autism have anything to do with it?

I would imagine it depends on the specific needs of your child and how he's affected by his autism. There's no harm in giving it a go though.

When were you planning on potty training, if it wasn't soon?

Definitely time to start
Good luck !

I have tried multiple times but stuff just kept on getting in the way and we've been really busy with like getting her OT and eating classes for her ARFID so really it's just being busy and my boyfriend finally decided to take some time off work to finally get this over and done with he got the next two weeks off

@MarxistMags thanks mags

Two weeks off? Excellent, it's the perfect time to go for it.

We are introducing the potty tomorrow :) @SusanSometimes

Good luck!

My three were all completely reliable by the time they were three.

@Valeryvictoriouswas it hard?

Bare bum time coming up! What kind of things motivate her? Use those to help her along. My son is on the spectrum and back in the 70s everyone had their children trained by 2.
Mine had no interest until I introduced an incentive: putting ping pong balls into an empty plastic jar when he achieved anything in the potty. Once he’d got a few we’d go and buy him a new bit of Lego. He was definitely closer to three before he was reliably (ish) clean and dry.

@Yougetmoreofwhatyoufocuson I'll definitely take that on board there's a few like little characters she wants from a show called bluey

Our twins 3 are both autistic diagnosed and one adhd in middle of diagnosis and both been potty trained for a for a very long time and nights dry to. Can't think of the last time I bought nappies. Same for our 4 n 5 started not long after they started being able to sit unaided

@AWeekAndADay@MarxistMags@SusanSometimes@ThatLoudCat@Valeryvictorious@Yougetmoreofwhatyoufocusonwe have just started:)

That’s pretty late, I think, but not disastrous. My two were trained daytime at two, and my mum thought that was late. It took a few days and we didn’t have any accidents after that.

@Thinkofnewthingsit's was mostly because of family issues and getting her diagnosed with autism so it slowed down

Is your DC autistic? If so then yes it may do. Some autistic children potty train easily and there are no issues but others take longer and may need to start later. Some don’t train at all. You need to do this when your DC is ready. This may be now so definitely try and see if there’s any cues or readiness.

Almost 3 isn’t too young at all if they’re showing some readiness. I’d keep it relaxed and not make it a battle, especially with a new baby coming. Potty-training underwear can also be a useful step between nappies and normal pants, as they’re easier to manage when there are little accidents. SuperBottoms has padded underwear for potty training if you want to have a look.

Yeah so far no progress she's still having near constant accidents @AWeekAndADay@MarxistMags@Overthebow@ParentJourneyPK@SusanSometimes@ThatLoudCat@Thinkofnewthings@Valeryvictorious@Yougetmoreofwhatyoufocuson

Think it’s later than average but each child is different

I have tried multiple times but stuff just kept on getting in the way and we've been really busy with like getting her OT and eating classes for her ARFID so really it's just being busy and my boyfriend finally decided to take some time off work to finally get this over and done with he got the next two weeks off @SophiaSW1 sorry sorry for copy and paste

I was told if they don’t crack it in a week, wait a month.

Also, leggings are your best friend here. If they accidentally wee it’s generally contained in them, just always have wet wipes and spare leggings wherever you go!!

Oh my god that is perfect I'm going to have to buy some and just keep them in the Buggie@DaftHapeth