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Some toddler boys defy the norm of potty training around 3 years old and potty train as early as 2 years old or, for the son of CafeMom imapepper, at 20 months old, as she discusses in her post Anyone ever potty train their little ones this early?? in Advice for Moms.

20 months old! And a boy! AND interested in potty training! Wow!

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Ideal Bite's Alison Neumer Lara is back today, sharing some (sort of) eco-friendly diaper and potty chair options you might try while you wait for the greenest and loveliest option — your potty trained child!

Ta-da! (i wish...)

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If your toddler is somewhere in that magical land between diapers and potty-trained, these links are for you:

Oh potty training... how I wish a little pee on the kiddie shoes was ALL we had to endure while we help our tots practice making potty-using perfect.

But yes, most toddlers are bound to have accidents while in training and, therefore, get pee on their wee shoes, as is being discussed in The CafeMom Newcomers Club thread: my dd had an accident on her shoes need advice.

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Bumbo makes a good little baby seat, so is it safe to assume their new potty seat will be just as great?

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When it comes to potty training, there is no one method that works for everyone.

Here are some potty training links:

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What is it about toddlers? They're so funny. So silly. And sometimes even a little odd. And sheesh, they do such embarrassing things, and they don't even blush.

Well, I'm saving a few hilarious toddler tales for later when I need blackmail for a certain two future teen-aged boys.

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Last night my cousin was telling me about a problem she's having with potty training her 3-year-old son: He has quickly learned to use the potty when he has to pee; but when it comes to poop, he refuses to go in the potty.

Have you experienced this with your toddler?

Gerber plastic training pants; 2 for $9

Tip #11: Ditch the diapers, use plastic pants over panties.

To help with messes, you can put plastic pants on top of the underwear  I bought mine cheap at babybestbuy.com. It will hold in the mess very well! 

You'll have to change her while she stands in the bathtub because the pee will all come out like a tidal wave, but it will keep your house dry! My son got so tired of being rinsed off in the bathroom after the tidal waves, I think that's why he was finally trained.

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My little coming-up-on-three-year old son Leo peed in the toilet! Two mornings in a row!