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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi op, lots of different opinions on this. That is a random potty training product website, not really a reliable source and what they are saying doesn't align with what I've read. But, there isn't great research on potty training (who wants to focus on that) so it isn't like there is some ultimate source. But I definitely wouldn't base your full decision on a list like that.

Like another poster said, if your child is able to express their needs to you verbally, can pull up and down their pants (we actually potty trained before my younger could fully do this so it isn't a requirement), they are probably ready. Some kids will just do it on their own but MOST need you to initiate, get them excited and remove the diapers.

I would recommend getting the big little feelings course and making a plan to address it:
https://biglittlefeelings.com/courses/potty-training-made-simple/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnei0BhB-EiwAA2xuBte7FMJN5LWNEwR8-P0LlD4Dab505YDvv-A_zA38kLc7Tg7GgVvZERoCkwMQAvD_BwE

Maybe she'll show more signs of interest, but after 3 they get used to it and she'll probably just continue on - it is all she knows. If her personality is one to just keep on keeping on, she will. Doesn't mean she can't or shouldn't be potty trained.

There isn't a perfect right answer, some parents wait and it is fine. Some wait and it is really hard. We did it early and don't regret it at all. At 3 I would start addressing it, personally. [/quote]

Op here thanks we'll look into it, starting to think our 3 year check up advice wasn't the best. I've been reading things based on the doctors advice that recommended leaving it so have probably been biased by that [/quote]

There are definitely two schools of thought on this and I can't say which one is best. Probably neither - it is probably fine to leave it for a little! But just know, that she CAN definitely do it - 100%. I wouldn't not do it because you think she's "not ready." 3 year olds unless there are some developmental concerns are ready. It is more what works for your family and those sorts of things. [/quote]

Thanks I'm sure she's physically ready, but she isn't emotionally ready, hence why we've been waiting a little longer. We will start introducing, but her lack of interest is what is putting us off.[/quote]

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