My son is 2 and I need to know when is the best time to potty train him?

Question

I think he's ready but I'm not sure. also I need to know how to get started.

Answer 1

Dont push your child to potty train at any age just because people say its "time". Training before they are ready could cause them to refuse to go, causing terrible constipation and pain. My son had just turned 3 when i trained him. He was ready - was telling me when he had a wet or dirty diaper! He would also hide somewhere when he had to go, like behind the couch. I took his diapers away one day and told him it was time to wear "big-boy" underwear, and he was excited to learn. Dont make the mistake of switching back and forth from underwear and diapers though - this only confuses them. You will know when he is ready - if you try it a few days and its just not working, postpone the potty-training for a couple months and try again. He will get it when he is ready. One more thing - we made a poster and hung it on the back of the bathroom door. Every time he used the potty, he got to add a sticker to his poster. He loved that! Good luck!

Answer 2

Some kids show signs, like being curious when you use the bathroom and other dont show any signs. Have y'all bought him a potty yet? I have the one that you can take apart, put the seat part on the toilet and the base becomes a stepping stool. I started potty training my son around the age of 2, but noticed he wasnt ready yet. I waited a few months and tried again. You have to make it interesting for them to want to use it. I made a potty chart for my son with star stickers. Everytime he uses it, he gets a star on the chart, and for every 5 stars he gets a new little toy from the dollar store. He got a lot of candy from Halloween, so I use that too each time he goes. He gets to pick out a candy to have. Theres potty training DVD"s/books/toys, but I dont think they really work. Maybe for some kids. Once you start him out, dont get frustrated when he doesnt seem interested. Be patient and eventually he'll get it.

Answer 3

You should have started to potty training him a year ago. At this point, you should start by putting real underwear on him. He will get to a point where he does not like the way it feels to be dirty. He begins to realize this and starts to connect his body function to what is happening in his pants. Both of my boys were potty trained well before 2 years old.

Answer 4

I would start now b/c if you start now the easier its going to be for the both of you. I started my daughter when she was 2 and she is 3 now and still having trouble. First you need to get a potty chair and sit his little behind on it in front of the t.v. every time he gets down eating and drinking. Also keep bringing up to him doesn't he want to wear big boy underwear.

Answer 5

All kids are different but they are usually already potty training by now. My son was already fully trained before his 2nd b-day, but don't be discouraged. Just start working with him now and don't give into his resistance. Also, train him to sit and pee, it will make poop training easier. A lot of times they don't know whats going to happen they just know they need to go. Also......don't be alarmed if he likes to sit down to pee for quite sometime. Mine is 4 and he still likes to sit and pee.......eventually he'll wanna stand up with the rest of the "men"!! :)

Answer 6

i agree with doodlebug! don't force it on them. i thought b/c i had so much knowledge and a degree in child development i would have it down packed. well my son wasn't in any of the chapters i studied. each child is different. my son is 2 soon to be 2in a half. a year ago he pooped in the potty on his own and hasn't since then! we waited until he was 2 to start again i made him go every 15 mins, he still had accidents in his underwear. it became to much for me plus i had another baby he was stressed crying kicking i was stressed (wanted to cry and kick) so the pediatrician said 2 even 21/2 is still young for boys! and to try at 3. he mentions now that he wants to wear his underwear, i let him somedays he poops in them 5mins later, but he's getting closer to understanding! but when he's 3 he's on the toilet!
point being your child will let you know, don't push him, and don't let anyone else push you, unless they're buying the diapers or are willing to help clean poopy pants!
he'll get it, i tell myself that everyday!

Answer 7

rent once upon a potty, my boys loved it and it got them interested. have a bowl of treats in he towel closet for each attempt and success for going potty. take him to the store to choose his big boy potty after you watch the video.

Answer 8

I would def start now boys are usually harder to train then girls

Answer 9

you gotta wait until they show interest.3 at the earliest unless your a sadist