You know, these kids really do know when they are ready for major changes... weaning, eating solid foods, potty training... someone told me that if she is still hiding (in a corner, or another room) to poop in her diaper, she is not ready.

I was going "bare bottom" at the house and diapers when traveling - but I think that did just confuse her... so, we carried lots of changes of clothing, cleaned lots of little messes - at the grocery and elsewhere - and smiled through it for a couple of days.

I was consistant about her trying before we went anywhere, and asking often. I would just have her sit on the potty about every 30 minutes...

we also read a couple of great books while on the potty... The Potty Book for Girls by Alissia Cappucilli is by far her favorite.