My son just turned 2 last week, I've been trying to get him to goto the potty and having a very hard time of it. I have a much older son, and it was a breeze with him (of course that was 14 years ago) but this kid is something else (not in a bad way) but does anyone have any suggestions?
2006-08-22 13:32:21 · 14 answers · asked by Dezec 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He'll learn when he's ready. Every child is different.
2006-08-22 13:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by The Pulverizer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't force! I have a 2 year old step son and he is just starting to show interest in the potty. The thing with kids is you can't force them..they will not do anythign until they are ready. All you can do is make it funand interesting for them. I have a 4 year old step son also and he still has accidents once in awhile. some children just don't have the bladder control at 2 years, I would suggest to just buy a little potty and have him sit on it a couple times a day. Get him a book or something and just see if he goes. If he does them great! If not then don't punish him for it. He will od it when he's ready!
2006-08-22 20:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by bradnleah03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may still be a little young. I have 2 boys and a girl. Both of my boys potty trained at 2 1/2, but my girl did it at 2. It wasn't for a lack of trying. I tried with both of the boys at 2 and they just weren't ready. But, when I tried again at 2 1/2 they did great. It just depends on the kid. Maybe you should try again in a couple of months. If you are not willing to try later, maybe try to find some potty books or videos. The most important thing is consistency! Good luck, I know how you feel!
2006-08-22 20:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son didn't potty train until he was 5. Just wasn't interested and couldn't (he has more going on though, than most kids). But, I put underwear on him one day and he wet himself. Then, I put another on him and he's never ever done that again since. All it took was once, but after trying for years, of course. We'd tried repeatedly over the years with no success and would give it a break.That time, it finally worked for us.
My daughter didn't learn until she was about 3 1/2. I worked harder with her because she didn't have the same problems as my son and I thought she should be able to do it. Still, it was a game she'd play sometimes, but just wouldn't really do it. Finally, I done the same thing with her with underwear, she wet once, and never did again.
So, both of them finally got it, but in their own time. I tried to put underwear on them many times before it actually worked. I tried all the little gimmicks, stickers, candy, reward charts, fruit loops in the potty, you name it. Nothing worked until they were ready.
I lost many good rolls of toilet paper to the potty over the years, too! But I'm so glad to not be buying diapers any more!
2006-08-22 21:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Proverbs31Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your older son could show him. Sometimes it's easier for a boy to show a boy. If you could get your older son to talk it up a little, he might want to be more like his big brother.
My son was a breeze to potty train too, but aiming was a bit of an issue, so I threw cheerio's in the toilet and told him to sink them. It was a game then, and he liked to do it. Good luck!
2006-08-22 20:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is still really young. My daughter did not get potty trained until she was about 3 years 2 months. For me it wasn't worth fighting over it with her, I wanted it to be a positive thing. When she was ready all I had to do was buy the panties. She has only had two accidents and they were right in front of the toilet because she waited too long. Be patient he will do it when he is ready, there is no need to stress yourself and him out about it.
2006-08-22 20:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by Hot in AZ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone said, don't force him... every child is different.
I had a hard time with my daughter, and only time and patience worked. She learned when she was 3 years old.
One thing that worked for me was: on a piece of paper I made like a weekly calendar, and put it in the bathroom wall. Everytime she used her potty, I let her put a sticker on that day. So she was very excited to fill all the spaces with stickers. Hope it works for you, good luck!
2006-08-22 21:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by soleluna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister is 2 years old and shes not potty trained yet either its so hard my mom never had a problem with us (me and my 2 bros) but then again she hasnt had a kid for 7 years..but we've tired everything and nothings working
2006-08-22 20:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by ♥◦◊◦Brown eyed babe◦◊◦♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither one of my sons got it until they were 3 1/2. Everyone around me lied and said that their children trained themselves in a day on their second birthday. It is one of the most propagated mommy lies.
Be patient. Trying to force the issue often backfires badly. Most children do not start kindergarten with diapers.
2006-08-22 20:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by TXChristDem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay he will potty train when he is ready i know because my mom always has kids in the house she even helps potty train also use Cheerios have him try to aim and hit them makes potty training fun
2006-08-22 22:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by velveteen222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what i did with my son (who will be three tomorrow) is i started taking him to the bathroom in routine. before he would go outside to play, before he took his nap, before tub time. and he became familiar with it and he is fully potty trained and we just started the potty training process about 2 months ago.
i hope this helps
2006-08-22 20:43:44 · answer #11 · answered by pinkxlaice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋