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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kid ditched it herself at 4 months. If it had helped her sleep I would have let her keep it forever.

I do think not potty training by 3 is a bit ridiculous, though. I don’t agree with the idea that there’s any benefit in waiting until a kid indicates they are ready. Mine was not interested but trained easily in 1 day at 2.5. We don’t wait for them to be “ready” to wear a car seat or go to preschool or brush their teeth. Seems arbitrary to allow a toddler to dictate the terms on this one important life skill that has a big impact on mom’s quality of life.[/quote]

Op her - we are doing the child led approach. We gently ask her if she's ready but won't force her yet. I am sure she'll be ready to be out of diapers soon and I want it to be a positive experience for her as well [/quote]

Why are you so sure she’ll be “ready” soon?

Why does parent-initiated have to mean negative experience?

My kid liked and was not traumatized by potty training. She got candy. There were no tears. Was your child traumatized by the introduction of solids?[/quote]

OP here - I'm sure parent led can be a positive experience but I don't think it is best for my daughter. Child led still means we have potties out, we suggest it and encourage it, but if she chooses not to then we won't push.  If she wanted to try earlier than now and it didn't work we'd make sure to step back if needed. So we introduce things and take pace. She is curious and learning really well with our guidance and her lead. But she does not mind her wet diaper and hasn't got an interest in the potty yet.

I am listening to advice as well. I made this post as someone made comment on her having a pacifier at the grocery store and being too old. I'm listening to the comments and will limit her access to it. And if she asks I will ask if she really wants it, but won't keep it from her if she does want it. She will give it up completely in her own time, but I will guide her by limiting it a bit.

She will have none of this in high school and she has plenty of time before kindergarten [/quote]

Yikes.   You are the parent.  Lead.   Is your child in any type of preschool?  I cannot imagine they don't frown on this.

Luckily, my kid never used a pacifier, though he knew what they were from others with babies.  One day he saw a 3 year old walking into preschool wtih his paci in his mouth.  He looked at kid, then at me for reaction (poker face) and then once we had gone by, said, pretty loudly, "why did that kid have a baby thing in his mouth??"    Embarrassing for sure, so we talked at home.
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Op here - She goes to some playgroups but not a daycare. And she has it less when playing with other children. Today I met up with a parent friend and she only had her pacifier after she finished playing to settle down. I'm sure you told your son that some children want the extra soothing. [/quote]

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