2007-01-26 07:30:13 · 10 answers · asked by neveralone 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I helped potty train my cousin who was 4 and a 6 year old boy that I babysat for about 4 years ago. A two year old is still a little young but after you've changed the boys wet diaper, put him in a t-shirt and let him play bare bottom for an hour or so. Don't give him liquids if possible and keep an eye on him while he plays. During a break in his play, take him by the hand and bring him to the toilet and let him know how excited you are and how grown up the boy is for tinkling like a big boy. Make sure that he aims his penis and yes, putting Cheeios or Fruit Loops in the toilet to aim at is a cute thing to do. It may take some time and you may have a few accidents but be encouraging and supportive and it should do the trick :)
2007-01-26 09:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by tiapoquita 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sign language!! I have witnessed this being a great asset for potty training as well as many other situations. There is nothing more frustrating to a child as well as a parent as when there is a communication gap. I'm not suggesting to become bilingual, but a few key signs can really help. Check a book out at the library, look up a sign language website, or look into a video. My sister swears by a video she and my niece use by the "Baby Einstein" company. Not only has my niece, who is not yet 2, excelled in learning these signs, but she has also taught some of them to my 2 daughters.
A few key signs for potty, or pee pee or poop might be just what you need. (Even if you make up your own sign.)
Good Luck.
2007-01-30 07:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by jessnbethsmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is almost 3 and still not potty trained. I know that throwing the cheerios in the toilet to help them to aim is a good idea, and if he isn't a great talker just take him to the potty. Just grab his arm and tell him you are taking him to the potty and see what happens. You can also have the potty close to him, maybe he can point at it if needs to use it. My son just started talking in sentences so I know what u mean. Good luck and I hope it works for you.
2007-01-26 07:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest son(now 10) didnt talk until he was 31/2 other then grunting and pointing.At about 21/2 my husband was the one to potty train him, he would yell lets race and then they both would take off to the bathroom and start peeing to see which one finished first, this went on for about 2-3 weeks after that my son would just be sitting around and would jump up and take off running and when he came out of the bathroom he would have his arms raise like he just won...it was very amusing to watch but he was potty train within a month and without any words!! GOOD LUCK!!
2007-01-26 08:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by BELLABELLA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you need to stay supportive. A child will give you clues when they are ready. If you push the issue it could lead to problems later on. My now 4yr old just took off his diaper @ 2 1/2 and stated he wanted big boy undies. Try pull ups too this way they can tell they are wet but your furniture is protected. A lot of the time kids just cannot tell because the diapers work too well, LOL. 2yr olds are also motivated by their favorite things, thomas the train, stickers, treats, etc. You just need to find his motivation and stick with it but do not be aggressive with it he will come around in time. Also check out potty books and videos they really work!!!
2007-01-26 07:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bribery works well. We had "potty candy" (AKA M 'n Ms) Kid went potty, they got a candy.
Remember that boys are harder to train - they tend to be older. 2 is kind of young for a boy.
2007-01-26 07:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Dizney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother raised her godchild for the first 3 years of his life, and I remember her potty training him. What she did was made him sit backwards on the toilet, so he could hold on to the back and she put cherrios, as they float, in the toilet and told him to pee on them, he did and had a blast. He quickly caught on the concept of peeing in the toilet and in about 2 weeks he was totally potty trained. It takes a lot of patience and a lot of mistakes but consistency works. Teach him to say peepee and when your taking him to go to the washroom, say its peepee time, and when he goes keep saying "you did a peepee", eventually he will pick up that peepee means hes gotta go, and he will learn to tell you. Good luck.
2007-01-26 07:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband says to put a few Cheerios in the toilet and tell him to aim at them, and try to sink them.
2007-01-26 08:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by Lotus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋