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I've decided It's high time to potty train my son, we started this morning and he's basically running around half naked to make it easier to pop him on and off his potty and to know when he has accidents. He's made it about 50 percent of the time so far today, is that good? How have you mothers potty trained your kids? Any personal stories and tips would be appreciated

2006-10-05 12:28:11 · 23 answers · asked by dolly 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

No rush, he acts proud when he does go on the potty, so my thoughts are why not let him? Besides, it'd be nice not to have two in diapers.

2006-10-05 12:35:41 · update #1

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I never in my 15 yr teaching career saw so many preschoolers in diapers until it started about 10 yrs ago, the last 5 being the worst. So does that mean kids today can't learn potty training as fast as in earlier times? My boys started the potty when they showed they stayed dry for a couple of hours. One, right upon waking, the other every day at 2pm. Odd, but you could set a timer to him! One was 10 months, the other 14 months. It definitely was me doing the work, but like you said, less diapers! 50/50 is OK. Both boys were finished by 2, 2&1/2 . check out the website link below, diaperfreebaby.org nay-sayers might say it is mom who is doing the potty work, but it is actually tuning into your child's cues (picking up his body language) those subtles ways the child tells you something. It is also to deepen the parent/child communication bonds. I went for it because of less diapers!

2006-10-05 17:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbi 7 · 1 0

We started letting Maya sit on the potty and go when she was about 9 months old (when she started walking). But anytime this early it isn't potty training, it is just getting them used to the idea.

I know it seems like a good idea to do it this early, but the child physically does not have the control to hold it in. Try waiting till at least 18 months. In the mean time, let him run around nude at home and go on a little potty. This made Maya super relaxed. The potty isn't anything new, it is something that has always been around to her, so going on it is no big deal.

Maya, at 22 months is still in diapers. I am not going to officially train her until she hits 2. She poops on the potty 100% of the time, but she still doesn't have the bladder control down. So just be relaxed. Let him go around without a diaper though, the more used to it he is, the more he will want to get rid of the diapers.

2006-10-05 13:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by mayasmom1204 4 · 1 1

I waited until my daughter was ready. When she came to me and wanted to sit on the toilet I would sit her on it. She had no idea what she was doing there but she knew I sat there often so she should too. This went on for MONTHS but I was patient knowing she would do things when she was ready to do them. Eventually the timing was right and she did go on the toilet, I THEN explained to her that that is what the toilet is for, so everytime I went potty she went with me, when I was done she would sit and she went. She wasn't too clear about "pooping" until I did one day and she HAD to look at it. Since it looked somewhat like what she did in her diapers she put two and two (or number two) together and before she was two she was potty trained. However not all kids are that easy. Note I didn't set out to potty train her and SHE trained herself. I simply did as she requested, and just because she could go on the toilet didn't mean it was time to get rid of the diapers. I kept them on her until she was sleeping through the night most of the time and not having any "accidents" during the day. That is the problem with most Potty training, the parents are WAY too quick to get rid of the diapers, long before the child is actually ready for it. And pull ups aren't any good because they feel nothing like regular underwear and give the child a false sense of security.

2006-10-07 18:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I potty trained a couple of my brothers its very easy if your son likes cartoons and he has a potty u can sit him on the pot in front of the tv while he watches cartoons he'll eventually start using it. If that doesn't help u can make going to the potty into a game every time he makes it he gets a treat or something like verbal praise!!

2006-10-05 12:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by yummybaby 1 · 0 0

first and foremost remember that he is still pretty young--from my understanding that most boys usually are potty trained around 3. But good job on getting him at 50% of the time!! What we did with my son was let him run around naked, i explained to him that he cant pee since he doesnt have a diaper on and that he needs to tell me when he has to go, mind you he was about 2 and 1/2. He did have accidents here and there but i never got mad or frustrated. just keep it fun for him, clap your hands everytime he goes on the potty--even if its seems redundant. but most important let him take the lead--thats what my pediatrician told us. dont force it or else he'll be 3 or 4 and still having potty issues. good luck

2006-10-05 15:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by penny k 1 · 1 1

If he's only 15months the easiest way to help him is just relax. If he doesn't make it there don't get upset. (Remember YOU left the diaper off.)Always ask him if he wants or needs to go. Before and after he eats and drinks anything, any time you are leaving home, when you walk in the store before you start shopping. I personally think pull-ups are a cop out. Put little boy underpants on him then a diaper over that, he'll get wet, but you won't. If Daddy is available have Daddy demonstrate standing mode.
And don't get upset with starts and stops. My experience shows boys usually aren't ready before 24 months and trained before 3 years. He might be good for awhile and get tired of it and not want to try. He may like the GOOD attention (you away from the baby) or try for just ANY attention if he thinks the baby is getting in the way. But once again DON"T stress, he'll know and he won't understand why you're mad.

2006-10-05 12:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by katwoman 1 · 1 1

I started potty training my son when he was 15 months old. when he started showing interest in it is when i started. I have to disagree with what people claim could be "potential problems" if you start them early. if he's ready, take him. When I had my second son I tried to start around the time when he was 15 months. he hated it. he wanted no parts of it. he is 2 now and is still showing no interest on his own. now every now and then I will take him and he will go. forget about all the "studies that show" yadda yadda yadda. you do what is right for you and you feel he is ready, pee away. better starting them early than having a big 4 year who still wears pull ups. you go girl!

2006-10-06 07:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by ABC 3 · 0 0

Well when I was potty training my daughter people always seem to give me bad advice and then I was watching a show on either TLC or Discovery Health but anyway they said that you just have to wait until the child is ready to go potty on his or her own. So I did just that but while I was waiting I just kept telling her what the potty chair was for and when she had to go just tell mommy or daddy if she had to go poo poo or pee pee and it wasen't long after that she started letting us know. She only wet the bed once and she soiled herself ( with pee pee) about 2 or 3 times and that was it, but she was potty trained (fully) before she was 2. Hope that helps and good luck.

2006-10-05 12:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by angeleyes 2 · 1 0

Remember all children have thier own timeline of doing things- if he is ready try a game like sink the cheerios- put a few in the potty in water and see if he can hit them or everytime your husband or a trusted male figure goes send your son thats how mine started going on his own- believe me the money you save on diapers will be worth it- however- if your son is ready and goes all day- go to wal mart and buy the cheap over nights in case he has accidents at night.

2006-10-05 18:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by What Do you Think? 2 · 0 0

my son is 2 1/2 and he's not fully potty trained yet.

was your son showing the signs of being ready??
There is no rush, and you can cause issues for a child if you force them to potty train too early.

Check out the website I listed in the Source, for tips on potty training.

2006-10-05 12:35:24 · answer #10 · answered by Corsetry 2 · 1 1

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