First potty recommendations?

Following because i also dont know where or when to start.What age do you start potty training?

I started potty training at 8 months and used the ikea potty just because it was small enough for his age x

We potty trained over the Christmas break and I have a 2 year old boy for reference. He’s 3 in April. We just skipped the pull ups and went straight to big boy pants, be prepared for the first 2 days for accidents but I put him on the potty every 30 mins then every hour after 2 days. So I suggest picking a weekend you’re home all weekend. Pull ups delay the process because they’re somewhat absorbent like nappies. With the pants when he weed on himself it allows him to be aware of it each time and he didn’t like it after a week he was telling us he needed to wee and that was it! I used this polar bear potty as he loves animals and has a backrest https://amzn.eu/d/gfkcmrK And used a foldable duck toilet seat that we carry around for big toilets

I love the doubly toilet seat and would never use another potty seat again had I known for my first two. It gets them used to being on the actual toilet and accustomed to being up there. The ‘portable’ little padded seats are great too and good to have for like grandparents house, etc ., etc., etc..But the seat inside the seat toilet seat’s are awesome! I’ve had this one for going on 4 years now and it’s (obviously) used many times/day as I have 3 littles. The slow close mechanism (SO great to have too!!!) is still going strong and everything!

https://www.amazon.com/1888SLOW-000-NextStep2-Slow-Close-Removable/dp/B07ZQSHT16/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3CA98FN3DNNXR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v0tbNClSnMfOlB3OgoD9X3YcHEnjQJjvRAgAnC9udM1_MGeal5KYi7ITE-qlTiNOkM5ZgW4_-c6qJdDDl59xzeMOGckmDHGs7L924wUzA0N_k1YZLZmJlI9iFnabK6OdHujAFPTZYX2LfHGPa9vO2NE8oZQXx3ggMeo_huBxtvafzWeaZNb9YRXegi6z0ShbrERYnefRKWJ46ZA4mR4vQQ.ji1RYUr96qgUXBFrHzUOjgJ6HmrW9GOqAzBgWWj-0Tc&dib_tag=se&keywords=toilet+seat+potty+training+built+in&qid=1741616586&sprefix=toilet+seat+potty+training+%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

I used the Summer infants potty because the potty could be put on the toilet and the base becomes a step stool https://a.co/d/0yHe2ig

As for what age @Cassie I have trained a WHOOOOOOLE lot of little ones (mom had a home day care all growing up, I have also had my own for 10 years. Also worked as a nanny and in day care centers. I say, let them tell you when they’re ready. You can push and push and push, and yeah, you ‘can’ potty train them when YOU want them to do it, but then you’re much more likely to end up with kids with severe constipation and accidents. When they start showing they’re ready, they’ll start asking questions about the potty and/or imitating you on the potty, or imitating with a doll or stuffy. They’ll want to watch EVERYONE (including any visitors who come over 😆), and they’ll want to try to do things like looking under the stall doors in public restrooms, etc.. That’s when you’ll know that they’re ready. Good luck mama’s!

@Alissa my little one is undiagnosed autistic (health visitor access him but can’t officially till he’s over 2) so he has no interest in people, does that mean he’ll be delayed with the potty? (I don’t mind, I just really don’t want to push him)

I used my carry potty with my first 4 years ago and I’ll be using it again with my 1 year old when he’s older. Perfect for taking out and about, easy to empty etc 🤍

I love the little seat on the normal toilet in the lid . Try that first and if they are scared you can get a little one. They can still use the one on the normal toilet when they are bigger.

@Lee I would say it depends on the child, autistic or not. But my nieces are both autistic and both didn’t potty train until 2. My friend also has 2 autistic boys and one was the same age but her other is 6 and still not trained 🤍

My little boy is 1.5 and has now started pointing at the toilet saying wee wee, so he knows that’s what you do there and the other day was saying poo poo just before he did one so I’m now starting to think about buying a potty. Not sure if he’s ready just yet but he’s starting to show signs.

@Hannah Mine is also 1.5 and doing the same thing so that's what led me to asking for recommendations. I think I'm going to get one to help him start

Thank you so much everyone for your recommendations. This has been hugely helpful!

@Lee Possibly, but not necessarily. I wouldn’t change any of my advice, autistic or not. I think you just wait and see when he starts showing interest. Typically, girls tend to potty train earlier than boys, but (although he’s never been diagnosed, but I definitely do think he might well be on the spectrum, mild end, but still on there) my brother was COMPLETELY potty trained by the time he was 2. I mean, like DONE training. I am most definitely not on the spectrum and I was well over 4 when I finally gave in and relented! 😆 I think it’s wonderful that you’re on top of things with your little one! That’s really great that you’re paying attention and making sure to B address these things. That will lead to him getting the extra assistance or support when he needs it and allow him to live his best life! Autism isn’t the DEVASTATING diagnosis yhat we thought it was 30, 40 years ago. People with autism can (and most do!) lead very wonderful, fulfilling lives! As with any (contd.)

condition? Some things may require additional tools or assistance, or it may get done, but just get done a little differently, but with your support and some good resources, I think your baby will go far. ❤️ We found out at the age of 42, that my ex husband is SOLIDLY in the middle (closer to the far end than not 😔) of the spectrum. He struggles with quite a bit than I KNOW would have been bc a million times easier for him had he gotten some support and additional resources. It breaks my heart for him because his mom is VERY traditional (and insanely narcissistic!) and I’m certain Never would have stood for having a neurodivergent child. I don’t know if she ever noticed anything in him as a child and made the decision to ignore it and not investigate further or if she truly was just too self absorbed to even notice anything about him as a child, but it just saddens me for him. We just divorced, but honest to his, he does not have ONE. SINGLE. FRIEND. and he doesn’t speak to a (contd.)

single family member. Not one. So, when I have the kids….. he has…. Nothing. And no one. 😢 I’m So happy @Lee that you are such a good mama to your boy! You are doing a great job, keep it up! He’s a lucky boy (and I suspect you’re a lucky mama! 😊).