My son just turned 2 in late September and I'm trying to potty train him. I keep seeing this method with the cheerio. Am I suppose to make him stand up or can I let him sit down. I'm not sure which method is better.
2006-11-06 11:44:23 · 11 answers · asked by Mizz Peni 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
With my little brother we got him a stool so he could stand up to urinate. Sitting down seemed to invoke a bit of apprehension and fear because he didn't like not being able to "see".
The problem we enountered with this was more with bowel movements, because he wanted to stand up for those too...(?) but it was easily resolved after he mastered peeing.
Potty training is a tough job. good luck.
2006-11-06 11:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Axel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son just turned 3 in late sept. As you when he turned 2 I also started potty training. I just let him run around naked for a while. By the time he was 2 1/2 he knew what to do, but it wasn't till just before his 3 b-day that he was 100% trained. Sitting down is the best they don't really know how to hold it right so it don't get all over. I learned never to yell @ him for any mistakes. If anyone did it would just make him run back to his shall and he didn't want to try again for a couple days. Best of luck
2006-11-06 12:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my son start by standing up in front of his training potty and aiming for the fruit loop/cheerio because he could see it better. When he sat down on the potty he couldn't see it very well and he would just spray everywhere. But every child is different. Much luck!
2006-11-06 11:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have potty trained my 2 boys and a niece I babysit all before the age of 2.....I just put them in underwear and buckled down to dealing with the mess for a few days. Have plenty of clean clothes on hand, plenty of patience, and a sticker chart always helps. When they get 10 stickers for going then take them to get ice cream or something. Use plenty of encouragement....a timer helps with reminding you both when it is time to try again. Don't give up and be consistent. If you let it go once.......it is like starting from scratch. I also put them in the tub and wash them with slightly cool water when they have an accident.....it helps deter future mishaps!! Good luck!
2016-05-22 05:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would start with sitting down.. he has enough to worry about trying to make it to the potty let alone make sure he doesn't get pee every where. i would just take him to the rest room every 1/2 hour, hour and have him sit there for about 5 min. It takes allot of time but if you do this regularly like on a weekend where you have all Sat. and Sun to work with him you will be off to a good start. Just be patient and when he goes in the potty make sure you make a huge deal out of it......
2006-11-07 04:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by :)*taurus tease*(: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand up to a little potty or sit down on a big. You can also use a big potty with a stool.
If it does not work, bribe with a toy on top of the fridge till he can go for one week straight.
Good luck
2006-11-06 12:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by MJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which ever he feels more comfortable with. however, don't rush it, if he cries when you make him try to go, don't force it. My son just finished potty training. I made up a chores list and put stickers next to "no accidents" when he used the potty. The cheerio trick did not work for my son, he just kept trying to grab it out and eat it. We also had a lot of little "parties" when he went, and lots of bribing worked (a sticker or a piece of candy)
Good luck.
2006-11-06 11:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by missktbop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the male role model more involved. I taught my son by sitting down because the aim wasn't there. His dad would allow him to watch him but never was too active in getting him to stand. Just now at 6 years old he is starting to stand but pulls his pants down around his ankles so I'm trying to get my husband to teach him discretion (especially in public pottys).
2006-11-07 09:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by party_pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have him stand up for the cheerio thing. Do you have steps for your toilet or a potty chair for him? You should get him comfortable sitting in his chair and then start a reward system for him.
2006-11-06 11:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by coldvioletfyre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably best to start him sitting down to begin with. If he has a male role model and they don't mind him watching them when they use the bathroom, he will learn to stand up
2006-11-06 11:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by Jules 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋