I have tryed treats as well as punishment. I have tryed taking him to the potty every 15 min. He just won't use the potty. He will wait until he gets off the pot to use it in the diaper, pullups or undwerware.
2006-12-17 09:49:57 · 14 answers · asked by strongriderchameleon 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you've tried and tried, it may be time for someone else to try with him. Sometimes someone new will inspire more interest.
I was also helped by a book called "How to potty train your child in one day." (or something similar). The basic idea was to have the child teach a doll how to potty and then to use a closed off area, lots of drinks, a bare bottom and some treats to get the job done.
2006-12-17 10:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has become a power struggle. Every 3 year old wants control, and he is controlling you by not going potty. The less you care (or at least seem to) the less of a game it will be.
One thing I did do was put fruit loops in the toilet and let him stand and have "target" practice. It helped with peeing in the potty, but not going poop. You can also buy him rubber pants and when he messes in them it will feel yucky. Don't change him right away (although don't leave him for too long or he will get a diaper rash) and when you do, sit in on the potty each time.
2006-12-17 11:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be putting too much pressure on him. Back off for about a month and let him come to you. Kids are reluctant to potty train if they know they can control you with it. If you act like it's no big deal that he still uses a diaper, he'll come around to going in the potty himself. Never punish, but always reward with whatever method you like best. Be prepared for accidents, but keep as little emotion in them as possible. Make him help you clean up the mess. He'll find that it's nicer to go in the potty than help you clean up a puddle, so that will work as extra motivation also.
2006-12-17 09:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by chamely_3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just have him wear a long t shirt no diaper or underware most kids wont go to the bathroom unless they have something on their bottom, have a potty training seat somewhere where he can get to it. when he asks for a diaper tell him no and say if he has to go then go on his potty. my mom had 9 kids and this worked with all of us and i work at a day care center and every parent that i told to use this there child was using the potty within a week. good luck!
2006-12-17 10:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by help! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same situation 5 months ago. I didnt think he would ever get trained. What I did was say we are done with pull ups other than bed time. He will ask for the pull up back but say no! after he wets and poos a few times he will realize you are not going back and he will start going on the pot. He may start the peeing first and later catch on to the pooping. I know it is frustrating but try that and see what happens. I feel for you, believe me. Those boys can be pretty stubborn. Good luck.
2006-12-17 09:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by angelk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem with my son and toilet training, I was so frustrated I decided NOT to use diapers or pull ups until bedtime. What I did was make him clean his underwear in the toilet bowl and he hated it. I would clean the poop out of his underwear flush the the toilet and make him rinse them in the cold bowl of water. He did that maybe 3 or 4 times before he decided he didn't like the cold water and started asking to go potty. the key is NOT to get made or angry and NO rewards for going. They will expect it all the time. Also use baby wipes instead of toilet paper. If he is scared he will fall in the toilet sit him on is backwards so he can hold on to the tank until he gets use to going.
2006-12-17 10:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your son might just not be ready.
every kid is ready at diffrent ages, your son might just be a bit late.
my advice, give it a rest for a month or two, because the situation will be stressing you both out.
stick him in pullups, bin the diapers, diapers will not incorage the process, pullups will help a little. underware would be best but if he isnt ready it saves the mess.
try again in a few months.
if your not getting anywhere by the time he is 4/5 consult a doctor
2006-12-17 11:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop trying and let him know youre there when he's ready. He will let you know when its the right time for him. The last thing that you want your toddler to do is develop a wetting the bed problem, and believe me thats how they start. They all have theyre time set when to come out the diapers. It will start with checking his diaper in the morning, when he starts gettin up and the diaper is just about dry, he's ready, thats the first sign, next will be him saying boo boo, or pee pee. Just watch and wait, and be very patient.
2006-12-17 10:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by mizpeaches518 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not so bad. try giving the little bugger something to drink right before potty time or even during potty time. maybe he will make the connection. just dont make it a bigger problem then it already is.maybe from sitting down its cutting off the sensation for him then when he stands up it comes back. guys I know pee standing up.
2006-12-17 10:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by jo jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does his doctor say? My son was really late too, then wet the bed til he was 11. It took him 2 years to learn to ride a bike. Some kids and some 'organs' develope slowly. Shoot, puberty lasted til he was near 30.
2006-12-17 10:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by Diana P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋