My husband and i have recently started our son on potty training. I have a feeling I am going about this with him the wrong way. does anyone else take their childern to the potty to show the how to go?
we also are having him where one pull up a day to get him in the habit of telling mommy and daddy that he has to go. If we don't keep an extra close eye on him he will go int the bathroom and flush random stuff down the toilet. LOL last time I pull out his little army men , and my keys. Any pointers?
2006-12-27 00:46:14 · 15 answers · asked by Alicia M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Be patient. Boys are harder than girls to potty train and it usually takes them longer. My son is 22, but he wasn't potty trained until he was 2 yrs or a little older and most of my friends that had sons said that was when they finally had success. It sounds like you are on the right track, but it may be a little early so hang in there.
2006-12-27 00:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used bribes with both my kids. They rarely got candy. They were given two starbursts for peeing, four for pooping. Then it went down to one and two, then one now and again, until they didn't get prizes any more. I recommend a lock on the seat, any place that sells safety stuff should have one. Give him tons of his favorite juice or splurge and give him soda one time so he will drink lots and you can 'catch' him peeing on the potty one ( set him on it every 5 minutes for a minute or two and run the sink water so the sound makes him need to go ) Pull ups are better than diapers, but still don't really feel wet, just damp. Plastic pants and undies are better, or even undies under the pull up. But now for the part you won't like. My two were older than that. Most people potty train way too early. I waited until mine had their 3rd birthday. One boy was trained in one day and the other was hard, he took three days. They understand more when they are older and it is much easier. Good luck.
2006-12-27 08:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by mrslititia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all 17 months is too young. A child needs to be able to follow simple directions AND have the necessary muscle control to learn potty training. Don't start him until at least 2-1/2 yrs and that way accidents will be few.
There is a book called Potty Training in Less than a Day, it didn't work in a day it took about a full week but it less traumatic than most of the other ways people force their kids to learn the potty routine.
2006-12-27 08:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I let my almost 16 month old go to the potty with me and he loves to flush the toilet so i let him do that. Then, we have to keep all of the bathroom doors closed b/c he'll flush the toilets over and over and over and splash his hands around in here (GROSS!!!).
I do think he's too young to actually start potty training. Also--you have to be careful with the pull ups because unlike diapers, they don't pull the moisture away so if your son is not ready to PT yet, he'll get a diaper rash easier b/c of all the wetness.
2006-12-27 10:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by kathylouisehall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't force him, he is really young for this.
Usually a child isn't ready to begin potty training until at least 2 yrs, and some much older. He is showing that through putting items in the toilet. Relax for a while, try again when he is older.
Yes, dh taking him and showing him what to do is fine. My 4 yr old learned that way.
2006-12-27 08:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sherral 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, I think that's probably a little young to expect stellar results, but it's good that you're taking "baby steps" (pardon the pun) toward the end goal. I'm not sure I'd change much of what you're doing, except maybe to wait 15-20 minutes after a meal and take him to the potty whether he has to go or not, just to get him used to the idea of going.
2006-12-27 08:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will go when ready but,this is what i did-we made it fun when he would go we did the potty dance.we put big boy under wear on him [ heavy training pants ] pull up at bed time. after he started getting the hang of it we stopped pull up at nap time we gradually was potty trained completely.daddy ,aunts and uncles every one who was around him when he used the potty got up and danced and sang we had a great time. good luck.
2006-12-27 09:15:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could just be that he's not ready. 17 months is a bit young. he has to show signs that he's ready and wants to go on the potty before you can start potty training. and it sounds like he doesn't quite understand it yet.
2006-12-27 08:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by strwbrykiwidlite622 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he is a bit young for potty training also, maybe you should wait until he is atleast 24 mths. It will probably be much easier when he is ready to understand better. My son is 13mths and i haven't even considered training him yet. I also have another baby due when his 22mnths. Two in diapers! I know how you feel, you just want to stop changing diapers!
2006-12-27 08:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by Wes's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's fine to introduce him to the potty at this age but don't expect him to catch on until he's at least 2 or older.
2006-12-27 14:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by sunflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋