My daughter turned 2 two weeks ago.
When we saw the health visitor she said somewhere between the age of 2 and 3 is the ideal time to start potty training. I already had that age in my head and intend to begin potty training her in the near future.

Seriously? 3 bananas are extreme? My daughter went through a 2 week stage where she ate like 5 bananas a day. And guess what? She’s still alive and well. How are 3 bananas going to cause some sort of problem in toddlers? If that were true, there would be all kinds of warnings and articles on the dangers of bananas for kids. My god, would you rather he be eating 3 chocolate bars a day? Some of these concerns are a little ridiculous.

I think we should remember, we all raise our kids the way we feel is best. i also think we dont take into account that different cultures do things different. 3 kids under 4 is a lot to take on, even with help, the help just makes it a bit easier.

When Heidi was on oprah she mentioned henry just turning 2 and already going to the potty for the first time all by himself, so I believe he is getting potty trained already. He may not be fully potty trained yet, but that’s ok he just turned 2, but I do remember heidi saying how he was going to the potty. And last year when heidi was pregnant with johan, she mentioned leni being potty trained, so I’m pretty sure at 3 1/2 Leni is off diapers. As for what people post here, everybody is entitled to their opinions as long as it isn’t offensive of course, so penny lane is just as entitled to her opinion as anyone else here.

Penny Lane, I think you are missing my point.I highly doubt you would get in Heidi’s face and say the things you have posted here. If you wouldn’t say it to the person’s face, why post it here?

Well said lizzielui!

I am definitely one of those mothers who felt really inadequate and bad when reading about a 19mo boy being toilet trained. My little boy is turning two soon and cries every time I put him on the potty, he’s scared and just not ready. I can imagine that Heidi’s kids are probably traveling often, or their parents are gone often, which can also delay training—not that age two is obscenely old to be in diapers. I think it’s normal.

I also agree that if Heidi read some of these comments, she might think twice about talking. I may not agree with the way some of these celebrities raise their kids, but I find it all interesting and want them to keep sharing!

Penny Lane,

Of course you are allowed to have an opinion and comment here. However, others are also allowed to disagree with you and give their opinions as well. Just as you or anyone else may say that Heidi “comes across all high and mighty” based on the interviews she gives someone else could say the same about you or any poster who boasts about how quickly their child was potty trained and judge others based on that. None of us knows what type of effort Heidi has made to get Henry trained. And since it isn’t a problem for Heidi then what is the big deal? One of my nephews didn’t come off of the diapers/pullups until he was two and a half, while my other nephew was potty trained at 17 months. Did we freak out about it or judge their mothers harshly? No. Kids do things at their own pace sometimes so it is totally unreasonable to judge and say one child should do something as personal as potty training in relation to another child. Furthermore, Heidi gives interviews/insight into her life because it is a part of her profession. It is a privilege for us all that she even comments about her kids. Still, I am sure she would be a little put off by the whole process if she knew droves of women were judging her and her parenting skills based off of a couple of pictures and some interviews.

I doubt that Leni isn’t potty trained. Most schools require a child to be at least semi potty trained before they can start. The post doesn’t really specify whether or not Leni is still in diapers. Anyway, I think Heidi is a great mom and I think she is very hands on. Only she knows what is best for her little ones.

Sil,

My son is only 14 months so I can’t comment personally as a parent, but in my former career as a nanny, yes, children were expected to be potty trained or on their way when they started school at 3 1/2, but the majority of my boys were still having accidents and wore Pull-Ups when we were leaving the house for long periods until just before or after 3, and two of them weren’t night-trained until after age 4. My girls trained much faster and were typically potty trained by 2 1/2 and night-trained by 4.

I’m hoping to have my son trained on the early side, but I’ve heard boys can be tougher. I need to come to Europe and have you guys help me!

Renee if it is none of our business then why does she give interviews? Why have a website here of pictures with quotes and interviews? Why have an comments page?
I’m entitled to have an opinion, and thefor I will comment.