Potty training a two year old?

Question

Okay, mothers or fathers out there who have done this: What are some ways to help him learn how to go to the potty at night. His daycare is wonderful and he has no problem doing it during the day, but when he is home at night with me, he doesn't want to go. He does, however, pee in the shower when I bathe him. He is only 28 months old and I am not rushing because I know most people wait until their 3, but I want to get a headstart on this. We have been showing him for about four months now, but he still doesn't get the night thing. Help please!

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Thanks guys! You are all very helpful.

Answer 1

Im using a potty chart with sticker it help movitae him because he like putting sticker on his chart. Here a website to print your own charts. http://www.childavenue.com/pages/family_corner_pages/printables.html

if you dont like this on you can look up printable potty chartson google or yahoo

Answer 2

Hi,
I have a 5 yr. old girl and a 3 yr. old girl. My 5 year old, despite her brilliance and adebtness in language and all else, she wasn't ready for # 1 potty training until she was 3, # 2 potty training until almost 4, and going at night until she was almost 5. These things take so very much patience and encouragement. All of the above answers are wonderful. The main thing that has worked for me is pull-ups - especially at night and most importantly, no drinks before bed for at least 2 hrs. My 3 yr. old is still peeing all over the place...She is not as quick (smile) but that's okay...I have started giving her rewards when she goes. Make sure to praise him like crazy when he is successful at going in the morning when he wakes up. I wish you the best. enjoy even the accidents because this is a very special time. Happy momming, Jf

Answer 3

You're just going to have to be patient. If you push the issue you could possibly reverse all you've accomplished. Just let him work it out. My grandson will be 3 on Sunday. He's pretty much potty trained except for when he's sleeping. He wears a diaper to bed and more often than not as soon as he gets up he'll ask to go the bathroom.....and will not have gone in his diaper. But he still has accidents. If it weren't for the diaper he'd wet the bed. And this is where you want to be careful. The only other suggestion would be to wake him up periodically during the night. And I believe he's still a little young for this.
You'll know when he's ready......most kids will tell you when they are.
Goodaytoyou..! !

Answer 4

It may be a comfort thing - he still wants you to change him because it's comforting to have mommy take care of him.

I think he's just too young to worry about it. Frankly at two, I think it's amazing that he goes during the day. I'd let it progress naturally.

Since it might be closeness with you that he doesn't want to give up, as he gets a little older try having a special potty book that you read to him. Or replacing the routine of changing diapers with another routine such as brushing his hair or putting powder on him after the potty.

Answer 5

I started potty training when my son was about 26 months. I have a stand up candy machine with treats in it. When he goes #1 he gets 1 quarter, 2 quarters for #2. He only gets treats when he uses the potty. If he pottys when he's away from home he still gets his quarters, he puts them in his pocket and gets his treats when he gets home. Now that he's almost 3, we don't use it so much. He forgets about the whole quarter thing but he is trained now. (accidents happen from time to time) My mother used this type of reward system with me and my siblings. My mother in law used jelly beans! LOL Reward charts, special things, kids love feeling special. Good Luck!

Answer 6

What are they doing at the daycare? I would talk to them about it and try to make it as similar at home as it is there. Of course if they have one of the small toddler size toilets then that wouldn't be practical at home. You could try the potty chair that has a lid that can be attached to the regular toilet. Also, just take him at regular times to use the potty. That is probably what they do at daycare. It's good that you aren't trying to rush him, just be patient, he will get it eventually.

Answer 7

Just relax. When he is ready you to be all the way potty trained you will know. My nephew was about like you son at that age and my son was not potty trained at all. My son decided at 3years and 2months old he was ready. He has only had 3 accidents since that. My nephew who trained from a much earlier age, fully potty trained at the exact same age as my son. When they are developmentally and physically ready you will know and they will let you know. If you wait for them to be ready, it will go much smoother.

Answer 8

Keep utilising the undies for approximately one million week. If they are not in a position, you can recognise. I attempted to potty instruct my daughter while she was once two and after one million week, I stopped. Then I attempted once more while she was once two one million/two and that point she was once in a position. My son was once potty proficient while he was once three years & two months ancient. Not each baby is in a position even as. Be sufferer, it'll occur.

Answer 9

at daycare they are on a tight schedule your child is toileted and encouraged to go even if he doesnt need to they do it as a group. Hes actually not ready until he can come to yu and say or ask i need to pee/poo or take himself and just go then hes not ready. If yu are taking him to go you are reading his cues that doesnt help him he needs to recognize his body cues himself most boys train around 3 yrs and lots of children are not night trained until 4 there are exceptions to the rule like always you will get early trainers late trainers children who train at night first children who train through the day first

Answer 10

put his butt on the potty every hour. be consistent. make sure he sits on the potty be fore his bath. he shouldnt be peeing in the tub. thats a nasty habit you need to stop