Hi, there is a school of thought that claims it is never too early, google "elimination communication". I havent tried it but the theory seems very interesting.
I think the idea is based on what tribal women have done, their babies never wear nappies. They use a sound cue when the child eliminates and eventually the child wees and poos on cue. Sounds good doesnt it?
I don't think there is an age that is too young as long as it doesn't upset the child or become something they hate etc... My mum has been putting Izzy on the potty every morning at her place after brekky because creature of routine that she is, she poo's at pretty much the same time every day! She started at 6 mths! I am a bit slack with it and don't remember to do it because I'm racing around most mornings but she did the same with my neices who were 10 mths and made cute grunting noises to let us know they wanted to sit on the potty to poo. I would say if he is interested then go with it!
Hi! These are definitely signs of readiness. Does he let you know when he has used his nappy? or even just beofre he uses his nappy? Sarah was imitating using the potty for quite some time before she realised that she was using her nappy, and now she will give us up to a minute's warning before she does something.
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