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how long to wait
The little guy I am going to adopt is 2 1/2 and in diapers. He was exposed to drugs inutero and may have some learning issues. He does not speek at his age level but in the two weeks we have worked on it (just by getting him to repeat us and resonding to his "babble") he has started "babbling" more and has said about ten new words. A couple of days ago after he pooped his pants he came in pointed to his diaper and made it clear he pooped and wanted to be changed. I said you should do that in the potty (just as a comment not scolding) and he nodded and said potty for the first time and clearly too. I am wondering even though he is making progress is it too early to start potty training right after he moves in. I am currently his babysitter. I dont want to confuse him I was thinking of working on his communication a little more and just introduce him to the toilet (sit on it read a book wash hands) and when he moves in and is settled into a routine then start the actual potty training.
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