Please Go Potty!?

Question

MY 2YR OLD DOSENT LIKE TO SIT ON THE POTTY CHAIR ANY TIPS ON TRAINING HIM ?

Answer 1

My son preferred diapers and even told me that it was easier to use a diaper than stopping play to go and use the potty. I bought the book, On Your Potty; told him how I wished I could tee tee while standing; I promised him some cool spiderman underwear if he used the potty; I made a chart and each time he used the potty I put a star on the chart so he could see how he was doing and got rid of the potty chair and bought a stool so he could use the big potty. The book reinforced the idea; he felt good he could do something I couldn't do; the underwear was a reward to shoot for; and the potty was grossing him out because he had to see / smell it and had to wait on me to empty instead of being able to flush (which is another fun thing for kids to do.

Also, kids will learn to use the potty when they are ready -- don't pressure them with words as this sometimes delays the process. Also, children regress when they experience changes -- bro./sister starting school; moving to a new house; parent going back to work; any kind of change can make them go backwards in development temporarily.

Answer 2

I have a 3 1/2 year old son.He is now just about potty trained.My husband and I have tried to train him 3 different times.Finally someone told me wait till he is ready.You dont want to stress him out or yourself.Boys for some reason are harder to train then girls so I have been told.My son is the only child. I didnt train him on the potty chair because I wanted him to be able to use the potty anywhere.He can stand using the potty (peepee) The whole month of August has been a real turning point for him.Be very patient he will let you know when he is ready.Show him the potty explain to him what its for.We rewarded him with stickers everytime he went potty **THAT WORKS** Potty chart!! He will come around. Give him time.Dont press... I didnt think my son would EVER be potty trained..But he just about is now.GOOD LUCK!!! I feel your pain.:-)

Answer 3

Like most said already. I would not rush any child as each one is very different in terms of timing to be trained.

You could offer rewards but I think the main thing it to make it fun and give lots of praise for trying. Make it as enjoyable as possible.

The recommended way of getting into your child' s head the idea of using potty is seeing together an illustrated book or watching a video on potty training. Further motivation comes to the child if he/she watches a parent or older sibling go to the bathroom. In case the child is in day care, the motivation is stronger since he/she sees other children of the same age (or older) using the potty. The daycare provider should be trained in potty training a child. It is important to use the same method(s) by both the parent and daycare provider so as to avoid confusing the child.

Drop the wet diapers into the potty before the child' s eyes in order to associate the process of defecation with potty. Also, the child can use the latter once he/she is freed from the diaper.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

Bribery! I offered both my kids an M&M every time that sat on their potty. Then when they started to get the hang of it, they only got the treat when they peed ( a whole handful for pooping!).

If this doesn't work, your son may not be quite ready to train yet. I worked and worked with my daughter and she refused to have anything to do with the potty despite my bribes. Then, 3 weeks before her third birthday it all clicked for her and she just about trained herself over the course of a week.

Hang in there and it will happen!

Answer 6

You can have a little prize box and each time he goes on the potty you can give him a little toy. Also, I know candy isn't all that good but you could give and M&M or something if he does again, go to the bathroom in his potty.

He may sit on the potty chair if he knows that he will get something if he goes.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

don't ever threaten or spank your child for not wanting to sit on the potty that wont do anything but scare him and make it worse. My son decided when he was ready, we encouraged him and he started going more if daddy would go with him and let him stand up and pee. Another thing i've heard works is letting them pee outside, pick a tree or something fun, just be glad you have a boy they are MUCH easier to train.

Answer 8

Welcome to potty training!!! My 3 yr old has just recently become potty trained. I tried earlier, and he seemed scared of the toilet, so I backed off. My mom had thrown a cigarette butt int he toilet and coaxed my son to sink it. The cheerios and fruit loops didn't work. Neither did bribing him with candy. I pushed and pushed for 5 days, and finally the cigarette butt worked. He has not had an accident since. It was so easy!!! I never knew it would go so quick. I guess I just got lucky. Good luck!

Answer 9

They have to be ready...my son is 2 as well and has been showing interest in the toilet for a few months now. He goes to daycare 3 days a week, and my daycare lady has managed to train him there(peer pressure and high 5's) I've been trying at home, and nothing...won't sit on his potty. Finally I asked her she does it...She doesn't ask...she say its pottty time if he says no...she says 2 minutes and then goes back for him to go again. It worked...and he went potty at home. I use gummy worms for a treat.

Answer 10

Frankly, I bribed my daughter into it. We knew she could stay dry all night and wouldn't during the day. Promised her a toy she wanted if she would go potty (for the first time ever) in her potty chair before we went--worked-she got her first Pretty Pony. *note* Never bribed her after that--just lots of praise and love.