My son is about to turn 2 and is not potty trained. wat r sum helpful tips?

Question

He takes off his diaper and i often find it on the floor. Also he says "caca" wen hes dirty and gets very antsy! R these signs to start potty training ?

Answer 1

You could try a fun potty chair that makes noise when he pees or poops in it. Wal-Mart sells one that looks like a throne and it lights up and makes a flushing sound and a clapping sound. My children loved it! Also, you could try Pee-Pee Cones for the real potty. Boys often like these, and they also help with target practice! It sounds like he is VERY ready to potty train! I had my 1st son trained at 18 months, my daughter trained at 22 months. They really liked the Royal Throne! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

There is no magic age to be potty trained by. When he's ready he will do it. Sounds like now is the time to start working on it as he's recognizing when he's dirty. Can be a long process but don't stress out, some kids don't potty train until 2 1/2 -3. It's not really a big deal.

Answer 3

Oh what fun times you are going to have! My 2 1/2 year old is finally potty trained. She has started and reverted for the past 6 months. Your son shows interest. This is wonderful! First step is to buy underpants. I do not think Pull-ups or other brands have a place in early potty training. Decide if you are ready to put in the energy it takes to potty train. It is not easy, but it will be very rewarding! Start on a day you have off, Feed your child juice, water, milk, ect....(in a cup of course, no more bottles if you are potty training) as much as possible, and every 1/2 hour put your son on the potty. When he pottys in the toilet make a HUGE deal of it. Sing, Dance, act goofy, make the child realize you are very pleased, and the child will want to please you again and again. Accidents WILL happen. accept them and keep on trying.

Answer 4

These are definitely signs!! I had trouble with my daughter at 2. The only thing that worked was treats, I tried stickers, cuddles etc everytime she sat on potty. But eventually the only thing that worked was a small chocolate treat when she did anything on the potty . She soon got the hang of it with this incentive. Be patient. Never shout. There will be accidents and all children are different in how long it takes to click. Soon your child will enjoy getting it right and no longer expect the treat.
Also withdraw all kinds of daipers and switch to underwear during the day. The pull up pants just confused my daughter. Keep daipers for the night time. You might be washing a lot of underwear but the message will get through quicker and it will cost you a hell of a lot less money. Good luck!! i'm in the UK. I've tried to get the american words right!!!

Answer 5

First off don't force him, it will come in time. My son wasn't potty trained until he was 3 1/2. I tried pull ups, bribes and his dad showing him how "big boys" use the bathroom. But nothing seemed to be working. Then one day we were watching TV and he got up. I asked where he was going and he said he had to go potty. I was so happy, I felt like throwing him a party. About a month after that, he was fully potty trained. Take breaks for a few days, don't force him and keep trying new ideas and things that kind of worked.

Answer 6

I think too many parents rely on what is in books on how to raise your children. You are the only one who knows your son better than anyone else so you will be the best judge of when he is ready. My first daughter was potty trained at 2 years old, everytime I went to the bathroom I took her with me and sat her on her potty. It worked great. My second daughter just turned 2 and has been showing signs of being ready for a long time, but doesn't want to have anything to do with her potty unless I put in her potty training video. She sits on her potty the whole time she watches it and yesterday tinkled in it. But she still wont do it otherwise, it's a battle and it's hard, but just keep in mind that it will happen. Your child isn't going to be wearing diapers in gradeschool or college, he will learn to use the potty, but only when he's good and ready. Just relax, don't push him too hard and just go with the flow....no punn intended. :)

Answer 7

yes these are good signs he is ready. Get him either a little potty or now that have seats that go on the toilet and help them not fall in. you can get them in the baby section of walmart. With my son what worked was I showed him how to use the potty and then I let him run around the house with out pants and told him that it is icky to go on the floor he was potty trained in two weeks. When he was pooping I let him read a book or play with a toy that he can only use on the potty so he didn't feel like he was missing anything, and let him pick out his own big boy underwear.

Answer 8

Yes it is but don't pressure him. Just introduce him slowly to the potty and let him sit on it and if he goes praise him like crazy!! Give him a treat or a sticker or something he really really enjoys! Then if he has accidents don't get upset with him just let him know its supposed to go in the potty.. Buy a potty book that explains all the motions too that works great!!!He can read it while sitting on the potty which will make him likely sit longer hopefully long enough to relax and go!

Answer 9

Not quite. It's still early. He's just becoming aware of his bodily functions but still doesn't have the muscle control to "hold it" and such. Most boys are well past 3 when they start training. Just purchase a small potty, keep it in the bathroom and let him explore it on his own. Don't force the issue. When he's ready, he'll let you know.

Answer 10

yes and they are good signs. boys take a little longer to get P.T but 2 is a good age to start. Try taking him in w/you when you go, and get a potty chair for him. He may be scared of it at first, just use it to have him watch tv in or as a chair. Then when you see that he has to go, put him on it. It takes a while and there will be little strugles, but the rewards are awsome for both of you. Get him big boy pants and offer rewards that you know he likes. stickers etc. Relax and take your time on it. It won't happen over night but it will.