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My daughter is 13 months now but refuses to use a comode for potty. we tried with patience and force but in vain. she just starts screaming and crying hard if taken to the comode for potty. pls help. how do i start it. Meera replied. Hi Manda...
I have a 12 month old girl..and i think kids should be ready for the potty by 15-18 months...but since it is traumatic if tried all of a sudden..i have bought a new potty and we play with it and just use it as a stool to sit on...i hope this helps baby become familiar with the potty...and hastens the transition from diaper to potty...all the best...Deepti's mom Sujatha replied. Whatever you do, Do not force the child. It is going to make the matter worse. Try to talk a lot and if she is screaming then she is not ready yet. Try to make her sit with her clothes on (ofcourse with the diaper on). May be she doesn't like the cold feeling and after you do this for a while, try to see if she is ready for the next step. I have a 14 month old daughter and I haven't started potty training yet. Just go with your instincts and make sure that she is ready for it first.