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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The disposable diaper industry hired some primary care MD to write “the signs of readiness” that became very popular stating to keep kids in disposable diapers until 3.  Made billions for them!

No other reason.  Prior to the readily available disposable diaper, all kids potty trained around two or earlier.

Yes, disposable diapers are easier for the parents but not better for the kids.  [/quote]

This! It’s so gross to me that many elements of our culture and even medical advice can be rooted in some company or industries marketing ploys to make money.

That said, we live in this day and age and whatever works best for you - do it. If that means potty training at 1 or 3 or 4 - there are ways to make it work. 
Just know historically and in some places globally even today, the norm is to ease them into it from very early age and potty train approx by 2.

We sensitized DS to it around 7mo (reading books to him while on his potty etc) and started actually trying at 18mo. I so long for the days of diaper bc it’s really hard to have him peeing and pooping everywhere, but am committed to gently, consistently getting him there by 2. Less cost and less mess for us.[/quote]

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