Potty Training son Help! (single dad).?

Question

I started potty training Joe last month, He is great around the house (asks to go when he needs to). but has problems outdoors. We enjoy walks in the woods when I finish work for the day, On one occasion though He said that he needed to go (he does try before we leave the house) when we were out & with no toilet around cried when he wet his 'Bob the builder' pants.
What is the best advice you can give for when there is no toilet available (appart from pull-ups).
Thank you so much
Christopher.

Answer 1

he could wee
in the bushes but he will s.... his pants till he gets home

Answer 2

I'd say try not to take him on walks where there's no toilets around, or he will lose confidence if he keeps wetting himself. Either make sure he goes before you leave the house, or go for very short walks...but overall, you should only really be going where there is toilets, so he can get used to going in toilets other than in his house.

I'll be honest though, my son is nearly 4 and has been fully toilet trained since he was 2.5yrs, but when we're out walking the dog in the woods, sometimes he needs to go and literally cannot hold on...so, I hold him upside down, so imagine he's laying across my arms with the front of his body facing the floor, and then he wees on the floor (this really is only in emergencies though). The reason for this, is because if I was to get him to crouch or go up against a tree, he'd wee all over himself, whereas when I'm holding him down, the wee can only go on the floor, and not on him or me!

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you are in the woods with no potty, just go like the animals! There is always the icky suggestion of keeping an empty resealable bottle handy to go in. At least that is easier with a boy! Also remember that the outdoors is a really BIG adventure and even the best potty-goer can get overwhelmed when away from home. (or just when the tv show is too good)

Answer 4

Hi Christopher
My son is now 3 and i had the same problem for quite a while. My advice is let him do it where ever you are!! This may sound a bit crude but im serious. He is a child with no proper bladder control you cant expect miracles. If you are out and he tells you he needs to go then for now you need to be jus pullin his pants down and letting him do it. Obviously if you are on main road instead of in woods try to find a discreet hedge to stand him in but no one should really mind. If they do you should tell them where to shove it lol your son comes first over peoples approval. As your son gets more use to this change in his life he will quickly begin to get more control and be able to wait a bit longer. After a while start to ask him "Well can you just wait a bit longer?" and wait till you get to the next tree/lamp post etc, gradually making him wait a bit longer each time just so its teaching his body to wait. But listen to his answer, if he says he cant wait trust his judgement! You may have the same problem as i had though which was due to the fact that i drilled it into my sons head when i potty trained in the house that he had to wee wee in a potty or on the toilet and not on the floor so when i tried telling him to do it outside obviously this went against everything i had told him and so it took him a while to realise that i wouldnt shout at him. As a man (im a single mum) you have the advantage here because if you are in woods with no one around let him see you do it will help him to realise what is expected, obviously i couldnt do this and had to borrow a friend's slightly older toilet trained son to show Liam what to do! Always encourage him and make sure he realises that you are never angry if he wets himself. And remember that he will need to wee more often outside in this weather than if you had trained him in summer time as for some reason unknown to myself wind blowing in a lil boys face makes him need to wee so even if he has been in the house hes likely to end up needing one again. I certainly wouldnt reccomend pull ups as these just put you off dealing with the problem for a while. Just take a carrier bag and a spare change (or 2 or 3 or 4) of clothes with you everywhere you go for next few weeks. And last but not least perservere!!! Its the same for every kid you are definately not alone and are obviously off to a good start. Good luck to both you and Joe.

Kerrie (+Liam) xx

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have just done this with my daughter. For the first couple of weeks you are going to have accidents - but DO NOT put a nappy back on, this will confuse him. Then, only go to places for a few days where you know there are loos eg shopping malls, soft play and get used to going to the bog every 5 mins. Then gradually I have found my daughter is able to go longer without a pee. If in doubt, I always put the potty in a bag and took it with me, if people see they understand and think it is kinda cute - better that than a wet bum!!!!! Good luck and hang in there. Oh yes and treats after a succesful pee always help.

Answer 7

My cousin had to go, and was showed how to pee on the rocks, by example. For the next few months, he would run out the door and pee in the driveway, just to see the rocks change colors. We (teenagers at the time) thought it was hilarious. It really helped with potty training him. Come winter, he stopped, but it sure was funny.
He is a little kid, and that is quite alright to go in the woods. I travel a lot on the highway, and I see cars on the side of the road with little children peeing all the time. Society understands.
Tell me what grown man doesn't do it, like when they are hiking or hunting.

Answer 8

I agree with Deb! Show him it is okay, do it yourself when sure no one will be round.
By the time I was two, I was so completely comfortable with it, I never had a problem. But I gave my Dad one...
We were walking after dark, back off any roads, just a path in a wooded area. Dad's supper had caused him to have a sudden urge of the other elimination sort. He told me that he was going to go behind a nearby bush and instructed me to wait on the path.
I didn't know he could see, but alas he could.
An older couple came along, saw me alone, and The well-dressed lady bend slightly and smiled with the most plesant, smile, the kind to gain instant trust.
She then asked, "Little boy what are you doing here after dark, all alone?"
I pointed to the hedge, and said, "My Da's over there behind the hedge ***ing!" The bushes rustled and Dad shot straight up! Talking a mile a minute.
As I heard the story later, when I was much older. He saw the pair at the last moment, just before they spoke. As soon as he heard me say "over there" he knew the gig was up.
He had indeed lept up with trousers in hand. Back then he worked in a store, so always wore dress clothes. The look of surpise on the old lady's face, Dad's rather curious, embarassed smile, all of that sticks with me today.
Be warned, Mate, you son will get the better of you, one way or the other!

Answer 9

I have 2 boys. so I understand what you're going through. When kids first learn to potty train they get nervous because I've read hat they actually think they are losing part of their body into the toilet. (escpecially #2). It will happen when it happens/ My oldest son laid there w/ a stomach ache. I knew he has to poop. We rewarded him and called everyone we knew. He's never looked back (he's 13 now) the only thing wa he wanted to call everyone evertime he pooped. It was funny. Maybe he's nervous that something in the wild will harm him or maybe he needs the toilet there. But dont worry..it'll happen. It can be frustrating, but there are books on help w/ it...Good Luck!!!

Answer 10

Hi!

I couldn't have lived down potty training without a foldable potty (Tommy Tippee). It comes wiht dead expensive little bags, so once you've run out, buy cheap sanitary towels (huh, yeah, ladies things, sorry) and pedal bin bags (small ones). Stick a sanitary towel in each bag and go out with Joe, the potty a few wipes and a couple of spare bags.
As he gets more confident, he will give you more warning and you won't need to wip the potty out in a second, then he will gradually go in shops etc.

Good luck, it works wonders. PROMISE!

Answer 11

When there is no toilet available the best bet is to try to teach them to hold it in... Obviously that doesn't always work out.. But, he is a boy.. If you're in the woods let him pee right there.. Just let him know that this isn't an every day occurence!! You're doing great and I give you a lot of credit.. I don't know what my husband would have done by himself!! Good luck and just follow your fatherly instinct!!