https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 00:52:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921677 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:42:29 +0000 matador84 1921677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was super ready at 18 months. I should have capitalized on it then, but I had a newborn and it wasn't happening. He's now 26 months and I could if I had 3-4 days in a row but I don't until Christmas. So, possibly at Christmas, but I'm not even worried about it until he's closer to 3. He had to be potty trained for daycare by then and they support it at daycare so I'm not all that concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921624 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:00:33 +0000 HappyBaker 1921624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921616 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:57:01 +0000 Andrea 1921616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter was slightly older than your LO, 2.5 years old, when we trained, but it was the same timeline. Baby #2 due in January and we trained her over the Thanksgiving holiday. It all went very smoothly and she didn't have any regressions after DD2 arrived. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921475 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:36:15 +0000 Weagle 1921475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We trained at 26 months, about 2 months before #2 arrived. She had it down pat, but started having a few more accidents once the baby was born. After a few days that slowed and now she has maybe one accident per week. It was mild enough that I think the 90 day rule was crap for us (I've never heard of that before reading this thread). Honestly, I think it's very unrealistic to expect a toddler not to have the occasional accident for months after training. And, it doesn't have to be a complete regression when the baby comes. It just takes some consistency and extra thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921453 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:17:45 +0000 JMOM 1921453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: I didn't have a lot of patience by that point either, so that made potty training much harder. But, you never know, your LO might get it right off and you won't spend much time on the floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921442 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:10:15 +0000 lamariniere 1921442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If she is into it now, I would run with it and try. You never know. FWIW, we potty trained my son about 5 months before DD was born, but he had regressions/accidents for about 3 weeks after she arrived. So early is no guarantee either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921438 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:07:01 +0000 HappyBaker 1921438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JMOM: that is such a good point and I hadn't even thought of it at all. I can barely give her a bath at this point never mind sitting/squatting/potty helping a million times a day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921412 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:43:13 +0000 mauxie 1921412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure what is "too close," but if I were you, I'd try and go all in with the potty training now (Thanksgiving break). If she's interested and you have a free weekend you can really devote to it (and your preg body is up for it), I don't think it could hurt... If anything, you could just table it and come back to it after LO2 arrives.</p> <p>I've had DD's daycare teachers tell me if you wait too long, they lose interest and it is more of a struggle (we wanted to wait to train until after a holiday vacation but the teachers encouraged us to just go for it). We did the 3 day method a month before DD turned 2 and it went well. It actually made me wonder why I dragged my feet so much, lol! DS was about 5 months at the time. </p> <p>To add, DH and daycare teachers were on board with the PT'ing plan. I think if it were mostly just me training and I was pregnant, it would be pretty difficult just in terms of rushing LO to the potty, kneeling/bending, cleaning up accidents, etc.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921391 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:25:51 +0000 JMOM 1921391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I potty trained too close to my 2nd and I really regretted it. Not for the fact that she regressed - because she didn't become #2 trained for months, but because I was absolutely miserable being so pregnant. I don't know about anyone else, but I spent a lot of time sitting on the floor waiting for her on the potty and it was really hard on my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921378 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:14:02 +0000 winniebee 1921378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really not sure. But we are on the verge of switching my son to a big boy bed and I'm 33.5 weeks pregnant so that could totally backfire! We are still waiting on potty training (he's 2.5) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921372 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:10:29 +0000 cascademom 1921372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started potty training LO at 2 years old with the help of our daycare. LO #2 is due to arrive in June. By then, the potty should be an easier part of our daily routine by then. We still have accidents, but he catches on quickly to needing to poop and pee. At first, we were taking him to the potty every 30 minutes. Now, it's closer to an hour or before and after events. It's gotten easier to sense and time it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921346 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:55:57 +0000 KayKay 1921346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We potty trained LO in early September at 28 months so that she could start attending her preschool this month when she hit 2.5 years. LO2 is due around Thanksgiving. We didn't want to start training earlier because of a cross-country move, switching to a big girl bed, and a handful of visitors.</p> <p>We did everything you're not supposed to in terms of potty training during life changes :) So far she is doing really well, but we'll see how/if there is any regression when the baby comes. If it does, oh well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921305 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:33:29 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1921305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: I've also heard 90 days before or after for any big change, but that said, we are potty training C this weekend and we are under the 90 day mark so...do what you think is best. Or just start this weekend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921297 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:28:09 +0000 Maysprout 1921297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had to deal with a few regressions after moving / weaning / sickness. But she was on the younger side and I preferred dealing with regressions than deal with washing or buying diaperS for longer </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921175 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:27:56 +0000 Radish 1921175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to follow her lead and deal with any potential regressions later on. DD is only just getting into the potty, but I'm letting her acclimate to it at her own pace and not dependent on the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921155 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:18:39 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1921155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I potty trained 6 weeks after baby was born. We definitely had a lot of baby like behaviors that first month but as soon as he started acting his age I jumped on the opportunity cuz I hated dealing with two in diapers! I might attempt it anyway and them deal with the regression... Not sure though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921149 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:15:04 +0000 jetsa 1921149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: she just said accidents not complete reversal so it's probably still worth doing if she's ready. I refuse to try with an 18 month old, I just feel like it's too early! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921144 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:12:52 +0000 HappyBaker 1921144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: @jetsa: Thanks that info helps! </p> <p>Our daycare is super gung-ho about it and wants us to do it at home but I'm so hesitant to do something that is only going to be undone in a few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921138 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:11:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 1921138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following, baby is due end of March and I'm hoping to have her potty trained completely over Christmas break. She will be 26ish months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921134 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:08:54 +0000 jetsa 1921134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had this discussion with my daycare provider because they do potty week (and because grandma thinks that DS (20.5 MONTHS when #2 arrives) will be potty trained when number 2 arrives!). </p> <p>#2 is due at the end of May and my daycare lady said the absolute latest she would attempt it would be April but she said more than likely anything after January and he would have regressions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921131 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:08:05 +0000 cmomma17 1921131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read once (can't remember where) to do no major changes 90 days before or 90 days after the new baby arrives. </p> <p>But really, you know your child best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921126 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:03:40 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1921126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No idea but following!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-training-how-close-to-new-siblings-birth-is-too-close#post-1921123 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:00:55 +0000 HappyBaker 1921123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone always says you shouldn't potty train too close to a new sibling's birth - but how close is too close? </p> <p>DD is 25 months, and we are due with #2 in January when she will be 28 months old. Our original plan was to wait until well after the baby was born to start potty training, but recently she has been really into trying the potty / showing lots of signs she is ready / using it at school a few times a week. </p> <p>Now I'm wondering if we should just try to potty train over Thanksgiving break, since we'll be home for 4 days or so. Its 6 weeks before her baby brother is due though so I don't know if it's worth it! </p>