I’m a mom of three, but this time feels so different! My 18 month old has been showing all the signs of being ready for potty training, she lets us know when she needs to go, her diaper stays dry most of the time, and she communicates well for her age. But isn’t 18 months super young? I didn’t start potty training my other kids until they were closer to 2. I feel so anxious, like maybe I’m rushing things. Is it too soon to try? What would you do?
If she’s showing signs, it might be worth a try! Trust your instincts.
Oh, I feel you! The anxiety is REAL when it comes to potty training! Just when we think we’ve got it figured out…My youngest also started showing signs super early and I was like, this can’t be happening already!! So you’re definitely not alone in wondering if it’s too soon.
I totally get where you’re coming from. My daughter was also ready way earlier than my other kids and I was honestly skeptical about starting so young. But like yours, she was staying dry for longer stretches and giving signals. We started gradually, letting her try the potty when she seemed interested. It actually went better than I expected! Not every day was perfect, of course, there were accidents, and we took breaks when she seemed frustrated. But you’d be amazed at how quickly they can catch on when they’re really ready, even if they’re young. If you’re worried maybe try a relaxed approach? That way, you’re not fully committed but can see how she does with it. You’re doing great every kid’s timeline is different, and you know her best.
Lol, she might surprise you! Kids are wild …they do things when they feel like it, I swear. 
I have three kids, too, and my youngest was also showing signs early. I decided to try a low-pressure approach. We set up a little potty in the bathroom so it wasn’t a huge shift just a new “thing” to try. We’d celebrate even the smallest success (even if it was just sitting on the potty), and if she wasn’t interested, we didn’t push it. It worked pretty well! She eventually became fully trained around 2, but starting early helped her get comfortable with the idea. If your daughter’s showing you she’s ready, give it a go, but be gentle on yourself if it doesn’t stick right away. They all get there in their own time.
When I started potty training my son, I thought it was too soon too, but he was so interested in the process! We just kept it light and didn’t make a big deal about accidents. I’m convinced that kept it fun for him, which made the whole thing easier. We’d let him sit on the potty while we read his favorite book or sang a song. Sometimes he was into it, other times not so much but it really helped him get comfortable. You’re right to wonder, but sometimes they surprise you in the best ways!
This sounds exactly like my daughter at that age! She was also really early with the signs but I was so unsure about starting. I have to ask, though, does she seem to get excited when she tries? My girl loved the “big girl” talk, and that helped us decide to go for it. If your little one’s showing enthusiasm, it might make the transition a bit easier on both of you. 
I keep going back and forth! Part of me is like, yes, sh’es ready… But then I think, what if I’m setting her up for stress or myself up for even more anxiety? She’s so little!