Well I don't really know how to start.I have two girls(4and6)And they were potty trained at about 13 months.My son is 15 months and acts like he's scared of the tiollete or something,I don't know what to do.Does it usually take this long for boys to be potty trained?How old was you'r son?
2006-09-06 03:10:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
ooohhh mommy, he's not ready. have you purchased a potty chair? try letting him sit on it and read a book, but I don't think he is ready, boys take longer. try parentcenter.com the registration is free and they have tons of useful stuff. good luck
2006-09-06 03:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard many times it is harder to toilet train a boy than it is a girl - not that you would know it in our household our daughter is nearly 4 and is still having accidents - she had an immiture bowel which made her have sloppy poos until she was about 2 1/2 so Im guessing it is again just a matter of time before she can go a week without accidents - your son is still young so try not to be too concerned just yet - I tried all sorts of tactics with my daughter and some helped and others made it worse - I tried the ignoring it, huge congratulations when she went to the toilet, presents when she went to the toilet and none of these helped - one day we were at a fish and chips shop when she had an accident so I wouldnt let her sit down in the shop (for health reasons more than anything) and this kind of used guilt tactics - you cant sit because you had an accident kind of thing - well this just made things 10 times worse she started having several accidents per day - in all the best thing I have found is to say never mind its just an accident she helps me clean any messes we go to the toilet together and she finishes what she started change her clothes and then forget about it she has less accidents doing this than anything else I have tried.
Again your son is still young - he will get there :)
2006-09-06 10:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Kazz♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many methods to potty train. I will give you a few that I used with my son. First and formost though realize there will be accidents and do not yell or make the experience scary or hurtful. My son was potty trained by 12 months. Here is how we started.
1. I bought a lot of training underware (not pullups)
2. When myself or my husband had to go potty we took our son with us. I would sit and read my book he would sit and look at his. When he went in the potty the first time we acted like he had just won the superbowl!!! and he got a kiddy treat (something small that he is not usually allowed to have but that he likes), I used chocolate kisses.
3. When he is walking around and you see him look down run at light speed with him to the potty. If he gets one drop in there he gets a kiddy treat. (get a few potty chairs, one in each room you spend alot of time in)
4. I had a bush in the back yard, I told him not to pee on this bush because it would make it grow. He thought that was funny. When we were outside he would run to the bush and pee on it, and laugh and laugh, (of course he also peed on our sleeping dog once or twice outside too) Dog was not impressed.
2006-09-06 10:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by iamdreama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is a series of memories and milestones. Learning to make doody is one of the most significant milestones of a two-year old boy' s life. How do we, as new parents, help bring about this memorable event? Answer: Get informed! Being aware of specific needs will make all the difference in potty training a little boy.
Perhaps the most important key to potty training a little boy is to know when to start. Children generally show signs of readiness around age two. Signs of readiness will include an ability to stay dry for prolonged periods of time, a dislike of dirty diapers, and a vocalized desire to use the toilet. When potty training a little boy, keep in mind that boys usually take longer to potty train than girls. Be very patient. After all, they have to learn twice (sitting and standing)!
Simple Keys to Success
First of all, never pressure your son to begin potty training. It is a natural process and will most definitely occur on its own! The feeling of a messy diaper and the desire to be a big boy will inevitably do the job given the proper time. When potty training a little boy, be careful to encourage them when they show signs of readiness.
Secondly, being a big boy is often incentive enough to use the potty chair; however, it can' t hurt to make the bathroom a fun environment. I am not implying that you must substitute your shower curtain for one with an enormous purple dinosaur on it. Purchasing an inexpensive yet colorful potty chair is enough and can do wonders for a small child; particularly if it has the face of their favorite cartoon character on it.
Finally, when potty training a little boy, positive reinforcement can work wonders! A small piece of candy (or whatever treat your son likes) given directly after successfully using his potty chair will provide motivation you wouldn' t believe! Verbal encouragement is helpful and necessary but its effectiveness increases exponentially when candy is added to the mix!
The Single Most Important Factor in Potty Training a Little Boy
Every time he goes, make it a big deal. Tell them how big they are and that you are proud of them. This is a good opportunity to subconsciously reinforce the idea that they are important to you. Potty training occurs during a very important time in your son' s development. Use it as an opportunity to build up his sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Plant the seeds of self-esteem every chance you get!
2006-09-06 13:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by Hyun Lee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter if they are boys or girls. Each child has their own mind set. If he does not want to go potty at 15 months, then don't force it on him. Just because your two girls went sooner doesn't mean he has to stick by the same guidelines. My oldest daughter was 2 when she was potty trained, and my youngest daughter at 3(just started two weeks ago). You should feel happy that your daughters were potty trained so soon, but let him take his own steps, and he will go when he is ready. Good luck!
2006-09-06 10:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by metallicachic82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son just finished potty training three weeks ago. let your son be a baby. since that is what he is. start after he turns two. my son is three and a half and just got it. dont be in such a rush to make your kids grow up. boys take a lot longer. at 13-15 months they have no bladder control. quit for now and in a few months after he turns two try again he will be more ready then
2006-09-06 11:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two sons,both of them were a different as day and night. my oldest was almost 4 or 5and my second was sitting on the potty before he was two,but didn't get fully trained until 3. its normal for boys to take longer from what i understand and also other boys i knew as well,what might help is if you get a little potty of his own ,its less frighting for them.also once you put pull ups on them don't go back to diapers as much as you want to because they get confused.
2006-09-09 17:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was afraid of "falling in", so I started sitting him on the potty facing it (backwards) so he would feel more secure and he could see what he was doing. Besides, he'll be facing the potty in the same way as he gets older, you know? Also, try pouring a small cup of warm water over his "wee-wee" and when he starts to relieve himself, stop the water so he can see that he's making it happen. And no more diapers, pull-ups, etc. They keep the child dry, therefore the kid is in no hurry to learn. And lots and lots of praise and small treats. Maybe stickers for a wall chart/calendar, candy treat, etc. Good luck.
2006-09-10 00:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by gringa1171 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is the oldest...he was potty trained at about 18 months. He first learned with a "potty chair". Personally, that's the easiest way, just buy a "chair his size". Just let him know that it's ok to "sit down" at first. He will let you know when he is ready. Just kind of ease him along, don't push him. Good luck!!
2006-09-06 10:21:14 · answer #9 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I had the same problem with my son when he was that age. I knew he was ready but I just couldn't seem to get the point across. lol. One day his dad finally decided to visit and he took him into the bathroom and I guess set the example for him and he was potty trained ever since.
2006-09-06 10:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by lamp062400 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is good luck. My daughter was potty trained early, but my two boys were a different story, they weren't until closer to 2 years old. In my experience boys are harder to train than girls. I just went with the theory that they'll know when they are ready and it worked for me. They came to me ready to learn and try. Good Luck
2006-09-06 10:13:43 · answer #11 · answered by mom of 3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋