Any ideas on how to get a 2yr old to go on the potty?

Answer 1

I have 3 boys, two of which are potty trained and were both trained by 2. We always cheered when someone went potty so they would see that it is a good thing and they would get excited. We also had a basket of treats (just cheap stuff like toys and candy from the Dollar Store) on top of our fridge that we would reward them with when they used the restroom. Stickers and a chart or just stickers (b/c kids love stickers) work well too. You can float fruit loops in the toilet if it's a boy and have him bomb them. A lot of people say this works, although it just made my boys want to play in the potty instead of pee...lol. Just make sure you try to be patient and not get frustrated. I let my children run around with no pants on while potty training. They may have a few accidents at first, but usually by one week mine were trained. You have to make sure that he/she is ready though. Good luck!

Answer 2

The potty training of a 2 year old is not always a scientific as you may think. True it is about this age that you should start trying to potty train, but a 2 year old, in my experience, they will not go potty untill they are completely convinced that it is the way to go. (no pun intended)

You can try by first showing him or her how it is done. This is done by having them watch you when you go to the bathroom. You didn't tell me if it was a boy or a girl. If he is a boy then the father or brother can be watched. If it is a girl the mother should be watched. This is like show and tell.

You then can ask him or her throughout the day if they need to potty. Or go to the bathroom. They will all ways say no. But you are the parent, and you have been changing their diapers for the last two years, so you should have a good idea when he or she will go to the bathroom. Well this is where you need to be firm in your decission. Take him or her to the toilet .. set them on the toilet and stand and watch him or her until he or she goes. That is if she or he does it the first time... if would be a dream. That will not happen. You will ofcourse have to talk to them and encourage them in a very kind and patient way. Distraction while on the toliet is good for them. Like a toy or song. As they have been potting in their pants for two whole years, and not you are changing thier habits. That is basically how it is done. Just keep doing it over and over.

Most children are around the ages of 2.5 years before they are ready to potty train, but once you start setting them on the pot don't stop. They'll get the idea.

Also start buying the pull up diapers for them.. call them big boy or girl diapers. It will help also.

Once last thing once they do go to the toilet as it was designed to be used... make a big deal of it. and reward them with a big kiss, clap and maybe a cookie. Don't forget to tell the other parent when they get home from work. Positive reinforcement.

Good luck

Answer 3

I started out by buying a simple white potty that looked the closest to a regular toilet. No bells n' whistles. Then I got her the "Feel N Learn" pull-ups which are great because when they are wet, they feel wet to the child. Then we had a "sticker" program. I would put her potty in front of the toilet and we would both go potty together. Every time she was successful, she got a sticker that she placed on the bathroom cupboard beside her potty chair. That way she was able to see the rewards of her efforts. And I also made a big effort to praise her really dramatically! Then we'd both empty her potty into the toilet and wave and say "bye-bye peepees/poopoos, thanks for coming out!" She'd sometimes just sit on the chair and "pretend" to potty just so she'd get a sticker! But she quickly figured out that she needed to produce visible results... It took about 2 months. Then I took her shopping and let her pick out her own underwear (Dora). She was so happy to wear them and very, very proud. She had a few accidents but I never made a big deal out of them to her. It got tricky when we went out because it's important that as soon as said she had to potty, we had to pull over right away. I was sure NOT to fall back on the pullups just because we were out. It just prolongs the process. She was able to wear underwear during the day and a pullup at night. Then, eventually she lost the nightime pullup and I woke her at 2am and took her to the potty - every night for about a week. And then that was that.

Every child is different tho - the key is to make a big fuss when they go and not make a fuss if they don't. Good luck with it.

Answer 4

having an older sibling, or cousin helps, provided they are same gender...
if that's not an option, try these:
# Potty training videos.
# Fun videos and DVDs can help your child get familiar and comfortable with the idea of potty training. They usually feature animated characters singing songs and showing how to use the potty. (You can even find different versions for boys and girls.) Potty training books. Since kids love hearing the same stories over and over (and over) again, try adding a potty training book to your home library. A story with kid-friendly characters who are learning to master the potty just might just inspire your child to give the toilet a try.


Tip: Once potty training has begun, let your child pick out "big kid" underpants in a favorite color or with a familiar character on them. Some well-chosen underwear can inspire kids to say goodbye to diapers.

# What helps: Staying positive.
# Avoid punishments, pressuring your child to give up diapers, or getting upset about accidents. Stay calm and supportive, and praise even small improvements. Potty training incentive chart. Let your child put a sticker on the chart (or calendar) for every visit to the potty. A certain number of stickers (you decide how many) earns a reward. At first, make it easy. For instance, three stickers might earn your child that coveted little toy car. You can gradually increase the goal, and the size of the prize.
# Potty "targets." Flushable targets that float in the water, often in animal shapes, can also motivate kids. Targets work especially well for boys because they can "aim," but some girls love them, too. Pieces of O-shaped cereal are also great for target practice, and won't harm plumbing.
# Stepping stool. For kids motivated by doing it "myself," a stool can help by letting them use the big potty and wash their hands on their own. Plastic stools are lightweight enough for a child to move from toilet to sink.


Tip: Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet. When your child urinates in the potty, the water will turn green. Children are so amazed by this phenomenon, they'll want to make the water turn green over and over again!

Answer 5

Each of my kids were pretty much potty trained inside of a week. The trick, consistency, about every hour or so, everyone takes a trip to the potty.

If he/she goes potty, sing a wonderful song, like, "Jenny is a good good girl, Jenny is a good good girl, Jenny is a good good girl who potty's in the potty, something like that, to show her in a pracical way that you're proud.

And of course, be excited for their achievement. Don't know if you can feign excitement? Just think of never having to change poopy diapers again!

Good luck,

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Answer 6

I don't know what gender you're speaking of, but with a boy its easy. Float a Froot Loop and tell him to aim for it. Worked like magic.

For girls, good old bribery worked for me - Go on the potty and you can pick a prize! (I have a mystery bag of goodies from the dollar store, tattoos, stickers, rings & junk that they love because they never know what's in there)

Answer 7

Get them excited about it. Let them pick out their own underwear and rewards. Let them decorate their potty (assuming you have a plastic one that goes on the floor) with stickers to make it seem more special. And don't forget the encouragement!

Answer 8

You need the triad of potty training materials:
1. Videos, (get one or 2 and watch them with your child once or twice a day).
2. Books, (get one or 2 and read them daily)
3. Patience. (don't rush it and the child will eventually try)

Good luck!

Answer 9

When they pee on themselves you whip them and say next time you better go to the bathroom and taking a doo doo is a whole different thing.But show them what to do and be patient with them and sooner or later they will go to the potty.

Answer 10

kids love to imitate their parents. So just go to the bathroom with the 2yr old and show her how to do everything. and at night just wake her up to go to the bathroom. that way they don't pee in the bed at dawn.