My 26month old son is showing many signs of readiness to potty train; such as a dislike for dirty diapers, letting us know when he has gone, and all the physical abilities to use a potty chair.
I'm not sure if he has learned to recognize the urge to go or if he just pefers telling us when it's time to change his diaper. Should we try to start toilet training him or wait a while longer?
2006-08-13 07:40:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
We do have him watching the Bear in the Big Blue House potty movie and ready The Potty Book. He has a potty chair and seems comfortable with it.
2006-08-13 07:52:41 · update #1
Start him today. My suggestions?
Here it is- it has worked for my 2 kids,and others after I tell them........
1. get m and m's handy
2. get a small potty chair
3. get a couple books about potty
4. you need to be home for about 4-5 days straight
5. now you can start. let them run around bare-but
6. Set the timer for 1/2 hour. Tell him/her to sit on the potty for 5 min. (read them a book in the mean time if it's to long for them.) If they go, give lots and lots of praise!!! I mean go crazy!! Give them about 3 m and m's.
7. Set the timer for 1/2 hour
8. Avoid asking the question "you got to go potty?'
9. Timer goes off- ok! What does that mean junior? Time to go potty again he or she would say, or you say it if they don't
10. repeat process all day long. If they go # 2 in the potty, reward with a handful of m and m's. They are very colorful and kids love them!!
11. Praise praise praise. I do spank my kids for behavior problems such as lying, disobedience, and bad attitudes, but never for having an accident. If there is an accident, clean it up queitly, and don't say much at all. Remind them it's ok, but try to make it in the potty next time, or in your own words.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps you. My girl was potty-trained in two days with the method. Took my 2 1/2 year old son a week. Leave pull-ups on them at night just in case.
p.s. if this doen't work at all, try again in a few months.
2006-08-14 02:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Miss America 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would introduce him to the potty but don't worry if he doesn't get the hang of it right off.
He obviously hates to be wet/poopy so when he comes to you and he wants a diaper change, tell him next time let's try the potty.
When he does soil his diaper take him to the potty and let him sit on it. Make sure you tell him "This is where we go pee and poop".
Let him watch Daddy go potty so he understands. There are some great cartoon movies out there about potty training. I know that Bear in the Big Blue House has one. Start having him watch them and get some kids books about going potty.
After awhile he will get the hang of it. Also let him know he will get something for going potty.
EX: Lollipop, Fruit Snack. ETC
2006-08-13 14:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a good time to me. Signs are there.
I think you should at least introduce it to him. Bring him to the potty when you go, and explain why "Big people don't wear diapers"
Try toilet training during the day.... bring him on the potty right in the morning when he first gets up, and right before you put him to sleep.
It's not always easy, and every child is different.
Gluck!
2006-08-13 15:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by Scandalous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try!Take him to the potty when he wakes up and every 20-30 mins."when if he already went in his pamper!Make sure you take him before bed too!But try not to give him anything to drink at least 1 hour before bed time!Never get upset or yell at him for having an accident!
2006-08-13 15:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best thing 4 u 2 do is to make him sit on the potty first thing in the morning after he gets up.also make him sit on the potty last thing at nite before he goes he goes 2 bed.the only thing is that u should have the patience 2 wait and dont get frustrated at him or dont scold him if he doesnt pass urine/stools.all the best.
2006-08-13 14:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by nishap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I usually potty train our kids at two yrs. old. I think you should start teaching him how to potty train and allow him to get the delight out of telling you that he's gone. Maybe he wants praise from you.
2006-08-13 14:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wouldn,t hurt to try and start potty training....just try him several times a day..always keep it around so he can sit on it and get familiar with it...don,t wait coz it could get harder....if he does wee on potty..give him a cheer n treat.my daughters were all dry before 2n a bit yrs old..though my son woz harder..he woz good daytimes but terrible nites...just pop some pants on him...if he wets em then don,t shout or tell him off...just remind him to use potty and sit him on there.good luck....
2006-08-13 14:53:00 · answer #7 · answered by lippylisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually start when their diapers are dry at night. But my daughter is doing what your son is and I put her in panties during the day and she is doing okay.
2006-08-13 14:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by mominshoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well personally you know best for your child so if you really think (which in my experience)he is telling you that he ready, then go for it, obviously he is bound to have his ups and downs,good days and bad days, but it does to me sound although he is trying to tell you, and as i said if you think he is ready too, then go for it. Good luck. xxxxxxxx
2006-08-13 14:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by muncher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give it a try..and see how he does...and if he's not ready you will no but once you start you have to be consistent with it..
2006-08-13 16:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by crazyinlove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋