I'm having a really hard time potty training my 2 year old son. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I have three children, two boys and a girl. all were potty trained just over two. there really is no age "limit" or "minimum". Every child is different. Start out by letting him go with his dad or big brother so they can see the "process". I also used the cheerio method with my boys and they thought it was a great game! I always kept a jar of cocoa puffs IN the bathroom specifically for their potty treat, and would clap, laugh and congratulate EVERY time they would go. Also, when they were doing their business, (#1 AND #2 ) I would kindof repeat the phrase "Good boy/girl, your pee/poop goes in the toilet!)
I'm not sure about every kid, but the pull-ups did NOT work for my kids at bed time. Then I later read that pull ups may confuse kids, letting them think they are just a different type of diaper. Good luck and don't stress, if they feel you are frustrated, they will think of the potty as a problelm issue and want to avoid it altogether.

Answer 2

Boys tend to take a lot longer then girls and for most children 2 is to early. If he's just around the 2 yr mark I would wait at least 3 mos then revisit the idea with him. He'll remember and might decide that he's ready. If he's 2 1/2 or more then he knows that his potty habits are really the only thing he has absolute control over and he will protect those rights for as long as you try to make him go. So let him know what to do and let him know its his decision. Then don't mention it again for awhile. When he's ready he'll go. In the meantime check out Elmo's potty game online (free to play) sorry I don't have the website but a search should get you there.

Answer 3

He is greater than competent for tremendous boy pants - the truth that the primary day he was once honestly asking to visit the potty is excellent. Well performed for purchasing that some distance! From what you are saying, it sort of feels as though there's a correlation among you having to manage your different kids and him having an 'coincidence'. He is also looking to get concentration. I have peers whose kids have performed precisely the equal as your son due to the fact they wish mummy's concentration. Perfectly traditional - if demanding - baby behaviour. How do you react while he does this? My recommendation could be to lightly blank up the injuries with out making any feedback (this manner he's going to see that peeing at the flooring does now not get him additional concentration). Then keep to place him at the potty each and every part hour as you've got been doing, however compliment him for sitting on it and permit him placed a sticky label on a chart. Tell him that once he does a pee in his potty he's going to get a larger deal with. If he does manipulate to do a pee or poop at the potty, compliment him to the roof and make a tremendous fuss of him. After a couple of successes, you would up the sport. Tell him that the smaller treats have run out, however that he will have a sticky label whenever he does a pee, or 2 stickers for a poop. If he manages to do a complete day, he will have a deal with (it does not ought to be whatever purchased - it would be to sit up for an additional part hour, to have an additional bedtime tale, to aid you perform a little baking and so on.) Anyway, well success. I've simply began coaching my little lady, so I think your ache!

Answer 4

My son is 2 1/2 and we have been working on potty training since he turned 2. You just have to give him time. Be patient. He will do it when he is ready. My son gets all into it and just when I think I am making headway he reverts back and only wants diapers. We are going to try the Dr.Phil Potty party method the weekend after Christmas. Hope it works lol. 2 is early for some kids especially boys to potty train. Just dont PUSH him and he will come around. Also, try making a chart. Get some stickers and everytime he potties give hime a sticker to put up in the bathroom so he can be proud and see his prize everytime he goes in.

Answer 5

Well, Dont set high expectations on your son. Id start seriously potty training 2 1/2 or 3 yrs old. Or wait till he can say I have to go potty. My daughter started at 18 months but she just now has started to say "i have to go potty". But for a lil boy my sister used the trick of throwing cheerios in the toliet and having him aim for them. But like I said up above, its a learning process..and Its best to do it when he's ready not when your ready.

Answer 6

Ok this may sound silly but I am the mother of 3, two of which are boys and the only way that I could potty train my two was by throwing a handfull of Cheerios or Apple Jacks in the toilet and telling them to sink the cereal with their pee...sounds crazy but my sons caught right on and even were eager to go to the bathroom! Just a suggestion, both mine were potty trained by 26 months! Good Luck

Answer 7

2 is too young. My twin boys were about 3 when they got it. It helps if your child is in a pre-school so he sees the other kids going and wants to do it to "like a big kid". It worked with my kids. I also have a 32 month old son and I tried potty training him recently and he could care less right now.

Answer 8

Oooh my gosh was my daughter easier to potty train. My son who is almost 3 years old wants nothing to do with the potty most of the time. I've been trying off and on since he turned 2. So advice...allow yourself some more time and don't feel bad about it. When my son turns 3, we're are going to try full force again. Right now he'll sit and pee but refuses to poopoo's in the potty. He thinks it's cool to watch mommy put it in the toilet. AAhhh yuk!

But if you insist on trying to teach him, you can just go sit on the potty every 15 minutes. You'll find that that is where you'll spend most of your day. Take books or you can even try a potty doll like the Elmo one that sits on his own potty. Blues Clues also has a song and video about going pee and poo. Read him stories and tell him when you have to go to the bathroom and ask him to come with you. You could put food coloring in the toilet or get a colored toliet cleaning and show him that it changes color when you go potty. If you trying to teach him to pee standing up, try putting fruit loops or cheerios in the toilet and tell him to try to hit the loops when he pees.

Most important tip, teach potty manners. I taught my oldest to put the seat up when he has to pee and down when he's done. Curtious to women:)

Good Luck!

Answer 9

I have 2 boys and they were both different. Boys tend to potty train later than girls and 2 is early for boys. Both my boys showed signs of wanting to use the toilet but they weren't completely potty trained until 3.
I suggest backing off, he will let you know when he's ready.

Answer 10

2 is kind of young... so don't push the issue... you'll only make him resist. My niece was just potty trained (at nearly 3)... and these Potty DVD cartoons really helped. She loved to watch them and sing the "potty song".

They're called "once Upon a Potty".

Good luck!