I need ideas on potty training my 2 year old boy.....?

Answer 1

My grandmother said she used to let her boys pee in a jar 'cause they thought it was fun. I've also heard of putting something in the toilet, like a Cheerio, which gives them something to aim at and makes it kind of like a game.

Answer 2

Is he showing signs of readiness? Lots of toddlers, especially boys, aren't ready when WE think they are.

If he can wake up dry after naps, and he knows a little advance that he has to go, then you can start to work with him. He also needs to be able to take down his own pants. If he doesn't do those things, and he isn't interested in the potty on his own, then nothing you can do is going to make him.

If he IS ready, then keep it light. Be totally enthusiastic when he's sucessful, and be totally matter of fact--almost ignore it--when he isn't. Some kids like the big potty. Some kids need a small one. Try both options and see what works for him.

Get him some books. "Everyone Poops" is a good one. So is "Once Upon a Potty."

And remember: almost no one goes to college still in diapers! :)

Answer 3

As soon as he wakes up in the morning, sit him on the pot.
Whenever you go, have him go, too.
If he doesn't know what he's supposed to be doing on the potty, pour a little cold water on him, and that'll start it. Weird, but it worked (my mom's tip-I thought she was crazy until I tried it.)
AND most importantly, don't force him if he's not ready. You'll only set yourself and him back. Most kids will let you know when they're ready. Does he show an interest in using the toilet? Or are you just trying to get the potty-training thing over with?

Answer 4

Teach boys to urinate in the toilet while sitting down; they can learn to pee standing up once they are taller and understand when to use the toilet. When it does come time to teach boys to pee standing up, then try the cereal idea... throw a couple of cheerios in and have him try to sink them. This will motivate him to aim.

Parents need to recognize even the smallest step toward success. Consider creating a rewards system like putting stickers on a progress chart or offering a treat that he gets at no other time. You know what motivates your son - high five's, hugs, chocolate, etc. Use LOTS of PRAISE! and tell your son you are proud of him.

Some parents prefer taking their child to the toilet every hour and asking their child if they need to go every half hour, which helps prevent accidents and creates more opportunity for success. Other parents find that this doesn't allow children to recognize the urge (to go) on their own, believing it's more important that your child understand his body signals and tell you when he needs to go. Help your child see the signs by recognizing them yourself: notice when your son wiggles, crosses his legs, does the pee-pee dance, squats, passes gas, etc. These are all signs that he needs to go. Point out to your child that they might have to go to the bathroom.

Accidents will happen. Your child must understand that this is OKAY! and nothing to feel embarrassed about. Praise your son for going to the bathroom, but not for staying dry and clean as this could encourage "holding it" leading to other problems.

You should have a pretty good idea of when your son needs a diaper change, so his bathroom trips might already be predictable.

Have PATIENCE. It may take time... congrats on reaching a new milestone. Good luck.

Answer 5

When my son was 2 years old we had the same problem. We made a game of it. We put cheerios in the potty and told him that he had to shoot the cheerios to win. We also tried a reward basket that has little toys in it. He got to go get a toy when he used the bathroom. This was the only thing we could get to work.
Good luck

Answer 6

I put cheerios in the toilet and had a male show him how to sink the cheerios it was like a game to him so he kept trying to do it (it also helps them learn how to aim) but i found boys can sometimes be stubborn and wont do it till they want to even if they already know what to do and know how to do it. You have to take them consistently and try not to give any food or drink 2-3 hours before bed. IF you have to give a drink make it a small amount of water. Any way if you can sometimes it helps to let them run around with no underwear or diaper because it makes them aware of when they are peeing. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

I saw on TV once they got the child a doll, and a potty for the doll, and asked the child to teach the doll how to go potty. I guess it kind of took the focus off of the child and encouraged the child to get interested in the subject.

Answer 8

Try puttin a cheerio in the toilet and tell him to aim at it. make it a fun game. Have him stand on a little stool. This is what my mom did to potty train my brother. I myself have 2 girls.

Answer 9

For each time he goes potty in his little tiny toilet, give him 1-2 chocolate chips! Eventually, you can wean him off of the chocolate once he starts using the toilet often! He will learn that the better he is at it, the more chocolate he gets!


^_^ mmmmmm........ Chocolate!

Answer 10

It may sound a bit gross but I had to let my son go without any drawers..... just let him go in his pants or shorts. Brief underwear felt too much like diapers. He is four and to this day I have to buy him boxer briefs. I have also heard the cheerio thing but never tried it.