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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Um, no.

My exMIL [i]insists[/i] exdh was potty trained by 18 months. When I pressed on this, turns out 'potty trained' meant she strapped him into some potty seat contraption that had a tray-apparently for hours at a time- and set him in front of the tv with animal crackers! I was horrified.

I'm from the cloth diaper era and there were plenty of 2-3 year olds still training. Ask a grandma what 'training pants' were![/quote]

[b]You really think all older people were strapped into a potty seat for hours?[/b]  I am 67 and was toilet trained at 18 months without problem as were all my five siblings.  [/quote]

I didn't say that...but apparently this potty seat with a tray and restraining strap was a commercially available item, like at Sears or something. I thought exMIL was confused or mistaken or something until I googled it. [/quote]

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