This post is Part 2 of My Bloggy Discussion of Diaper-Free Before 3
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Click HERE to read Part 1: A Brief History of Potty Training.
A few days ago, my 16-month-old pooped in her diaper. Normally she
poops on the potty. We changed her diaper immediately, but a day later, her bottom was still flaming red. Although some children may have heartier skin, I'm quite convinced that humans were not meant to be in contact with their feces at all, and certainly not to sit in it for an extended length of time. Although sometimes I get tired of taking my toddler regularly to the potty, these accidents are good reminders of why I do it. We didn't begin
potty training with my first child until after 2, and he constantly had horrible blistery diaper rashes from being in contact with his poop for even a few minutes.
Recently I picked up
Diaper-Free Before 3 at the library. It was an interesting and informative read and reinforced my desire to practice early potty training. The book advocates a positive, early start to toilet training (ideally between 6-12 months), so that your child can be out of diapers and finished with potty training as early as his or her 2nd birthday. Lekovic argues that early potty training is more effective, healthier, cheaper, realistic and a happier process for you and your child.
Lekovic's 8 Benefits of Early Potty Training
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