Which one first for my 19 month old toddler?

Question

Potty training

toddler bed instead of crib

weaning from a bedtime bottle

We're reached the point where my daughter is ready to potty train, but she's also asking for a big girl bed, but she still takes a bottle with about 9 ounces of water and an ounce of milk(she gets her milk during the day). She just brought the wipes and to her dad and announced I'm wet before rolling onto the couch to be changed, something she's never done before. No matter what I do first, it's gonna cost a little bit of money, cause we need sheets and a bed rail for her convertible crib, or more sippy cups so she can take just water to bed. Potty training we need to go buy underwear and a carpet scrubber, lol. So which order do you think would be best? Thanks!(No lectures please, I know all the risks associated with bottle mouth, trying to potty train before she's ready, and toddler proofing her room and locking all her toys away at night, lol, I do a lot of research before I commit to something)

Answer 1

Sounds like you have researched it...  well I've seen a 22 month old want to start potty training.  It is "early" but not a really "bad" thing... As long as you are allowing her to progress as her own speed because it is early...

As for the big girl bed... It might be easier for her to get up and down during the night if she needs to use the potty...  so being in a crib and potty training may be hard because she might have more accidents.  Though she will have them either way.

I would def. wean her from bottle soon.  

I think I would put the potty training on the back burner, but if she tells you she's wet, or going to be wet make it a big deal and good thing.  change her in the bathroom to increase the "association" with it before you start the full potty training which doesn't cost buying anything more than normal diapers.  

Than i would get her the new convertible bed, and just give her a sippy cup at night... if you already have a couple you don't need to rush out and buy more to start the process.  have one designated as the bed time one.  make her bring it out of her room in the mornings to wash too... "part of being a big girl".

of course she won't always remember so...  you have to :-)

hope this is helpful

Answer 2

I would wean the bedtime bottle and give her milk/juice in a cup, than start to potty train and than the toddler bed.  It shouldn't take to long from the bottle to the cup let her lead.  Don't let it be a power struggle, again the same with the potty training remember to encourage your child.  When your child gets up from a nap dry or wet put the child on the potty.  Than when you go to the bathroom have your child go as well.  Also what might help if you have the time is to take your child every 30-45 min.  it may seem it is taking for ever but it will pay off in the long run. About the extra cost why can't you use your crib sheets?  I can use my crib sheets on her toddler bed. about the underwear you can buy them at a used store.  A lot of times you can find them brand new or the dollar store.  My toddler is 30 months old.  I also have older children.  My older ones are 12 and 10.  I have also done childcare and read a lot of books. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 3

If it were me, and its all opinion here, I believe, I'd move her to a big girl bed first, get the crib rail and the sheets.  Mostly because she's clearly ready, and its not clear she's ready for the potty yet.  Get a potty and start introducing it while the diapers are still on, but go really slow.  It sounds like you have a smart little girl who's going to let you know very soon that she's ready for the diapers to go away.

Answer 4

Definitely ditch the bottle.  If she's showing signs of potty readiness, I'd jump on board with that.  Unless she's giant-sized, she can stay in the crib a while longer.  My son's 2 and half and we're buying his big boy bed this weekend.  

My son started using the potty at about 19 or 20 months, but thought it was just a novelty.  He didn't really get the concept of it, but we kept trying.  Then about 2 months ago he announce that he wanted to wear underwear.  He had 2 accidents that day (which I made him help clean up) -- he's been accident free (including overnight) ever since.  I recommend going straight to underwear -- not pullups (except for nighttime).  They seem to train faster that way!

Good luck!

Answer 5

weaning first, definitely. to sippy cups, let her help pick them out.

if she really wants a big girl bed, then you can do that anytime, but i would wait until shes settled down with her cups and big bed before tackling the potty. if shes showing an interest inall three, give her support. tell her she needs to use a sippy cup before she gets a big bed. or just switch to sippy cups during the day, and keep bottles for at night.

Answer 6

I wouldn't worry too much about the bottle first. My son did the same thing. To get him off the bottle, I through out all but one nipple and when it broke, (as they eventually do from so much use), I told him that that was it and they don't have more at the store. Unlike the times I tried to ween him, he didn't  seem to care or get too upset. I did have to avoid the baby aisle or at least the section where they sell nipples when with him for a while but he just went with it, although he is more of a go with the flow kind of kid.

I would say go with the bed first. I don't see a sense in purchasing a toddler bed instead of a regular twin sized bed but its up to you. Actually my son has a double. It gives him more room to roll around in his sleep as boys tend to do and the bed rail worked just fine on it. Also, his double bed comes in handy when he is ill and needs company or has a nightmare and needs consoling. Either I or his dad can hop into bed with him to keep him company whilst getting a good nights rest ourselves.

Which ever bed you chose, just make sure to get plastic sheets to go under the sheet. There will be accidents when potty training comes!

Answer 7

well since she seems that she is quick with learning at a young age, id say try to do all 3. change her crib into a toddler bed first though. put the rails on the sides. n try to give her a sippy cup. at first she might get mad n throw it or cry but just let her cry. dont give in! she will realize that she cant have her way n that she is not going to get that bottle n if shes thirsty enough she will drink the sippy cup. n during the day try to do a few trips to the bathroom with her but still keep a pull up or a diaper on. everytime u go to change her diaper take her to the bathroom n see if shell use the potty. if she does cheer her on n make a big deal so she feels special for doing it. u can try doing all three at the same time if it doesnt work or u see it too much then id do the toddler bed first then switch to sippy cups then id do potty training but dont take to long for each thing. hope i helped =]

Answer 8

well if u do potty training then she shouldnt be drinking right before bed, bc thats just asking for wet sheets! id say get the bed, do the potty training and that will cut out the night time drink

Answer 9

Let's go with her age, she should have been off of a bottle around a year old or before. If you want to go to the toddler bed you might want to stop the bottle and start the bed all in one night, so she realizes the bed there is no more bottle and make sure you just throw the bottle away and don't give in. Then after you have this settled start the potty training. It will not take any more money, because you need to stop the drinking all together at night, she can ruin her teeth with milk, water, juice, etc.. it lays in her mouth all night and rots the teeth, stop sending her to bed with a drink. All the research in the world and you are still rotting your childs teeth, wow, why do research if you don't care anyway? For potty training you can also do that now with out money. Just start putting her on the potty every hour and a half, no need to stop the diapers until she really gets the hang of going on the potty.

Answer 10

i would say bottle weaning first..once he doesnt have that night time liquid he may be easier to potty train cuz hes less likely to pee the crib and once hes not wettin the bed you tell him hes a big boy and get him a big boy bed

Answer 11

Potty-training can be such a tedious and long process.  My 2.5 year old started at 18 mo because she was showing the same signs as your daughter.  Several things happened in the household, like having visitors during holidays that upset the progress and she stopped completely.  

I would say to stop the bedtime bottle now, before training or a new bed.  It is a recipe for disaster in a new bed.  I would wait to train her until she wakes up dry in her diaper.