'Potty training at 3 weeks' old is easier than you think'

"It's not about perfection, it's about consistency."

Most parents will agree that toilet training can be a challenge, even when the child is of an age where it's 'meant' to happen.

But one mum has claimed this week she managed achieve the milestone when her baby Sequoia was just three weeks old - and promises it's “easier than you think.”

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Chloe, who shares her life on @infinite.creators page, says:

“What if I told you my baby has been potty trained since three weeks old? It’s actually a LOT easier than you think.

“I couldn’t believe how quickly I was able to tune into her body language and cues — and start catching nearly all of her pees and poops in the potty.

“Contrary to popular belief, babies do communicate when they need to go. We just usually don’t recognise it — or label it as them being ‘fussy’.”

Chloe swears by doing Elimination Communication (EC) with her daughter - watching out for signals for their child needs. The method sees the child learn how to use a potty from an early age.

Chloe says: “I love it not just because we only go through maybe two diapers a day… but because it’s strengthened our bond and deepened my intuitive connection with her.

“Fun fact: newborns *do* have a fully developed bladder sphincter. They can hold their pee — and they don’t actually want to soil themselves.”

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"It's about consistency"

The mum, who has over 11,000 followers, shared exactly how she managed to potty train her daughter at three weeks.

She explained: “I always potty her right after waking up in the morning or after naps. She *always* pees or poops within 5 minutes of waking.

“She usually also goes 5–10 minutes after feeding. Outside of those times, she naturally pees about every 45 minutes — I just watch for her patterns.

“I use sound cues: “pssssssst” for pee and a fart sound for poop. She now associates those with releasing.

“After she goes, I celebrate her with a big ‘yayyy good job!’ — and she lights up. She genuinely loves it. Sometimes we sit for 2–3 minutes while she waits for the poop or pee to come. Patience is everything.”

The mum influencer added that they don’t always catch every elimination “especially in the beginning.”

She concluded: “It’s not about perfection, it’s about consistency.”

Many people were quick to chime in with their views, with one saying: “Great job mama”. There were also many questions such as, "Is it too late at six months?" and "Which potty brand works best?"

Other parents shared that they were in the process of trying to do the same thing with their babies, for convenience and a nappy cost saving measure.

For professional guidance and advice on toilet training, see your healthcare professional and The Raising Children Network.

Originally published as 'Potty training at 3 weeks' old is easier than you think'