"On a missionary trip to Central America, we were amazed by the practice of the primitive Maya Indians in not diapering their babies prior to stuffing them into a carrying pouch. Their infants were all potty trained. After experimenting on our own, and after further observation, we discovered that infants are born with an aversion to going in their "nests." Parents here in the states "untrain" them by forcing them to become accustomed to going in their "clothes." A child instinctively protests a bowel movement: He kicks, stiffens, and complains."
In this chapter, the Pearls discuss how they got their last two children potty trained while still under the age of 1! They could tell when the baby was going to the bathroom so they would say "poo-poo" or whatever you want to call it so that the baby would associate the word with the action they were doing. I'm amazed that they were really able to make this work at such a young age. Good for them, they must have a lot of time and patience! I've been doing this with my now 19 month old for 3 or 4 months with moderate success. I put him on the potty at the same times everyday and 90% of the time he goes, but only because I put him there, he won't/can't tell me that he has to go. Pearle says that babies instinctively don't like to be in a soiled diaper, but mine sure don't seem to mind! : ) I would love to hear any potty training advice from people can give me!
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