potty training?

Question

can anyone help me with a step by step guide of how to go about potty training, my sons nearly two and im going to start now.Scary!!!

Answer 1

My tip would be to wait until he's 2 and a half. I resisted all attempts from my mother to get me to train my second son earlier because my experience with my older one was that its better to wait until their own self-control is beyond all doubt. Then I just put him in normal clothes and followed him around with the potty for a couple of days. If you wait until this stage, they cotton on almost immediately. If you do it too early, they can't always control themselves even if they want to, thus causing much heartache for you and for them. I think we are obsessed with training as early as possible, and its not always best for the child. Good luck !!

Answer 2

I wish I had a good answer for you, but I'm going through the same problem - although my situation is a bit more difficult. My son is almost 4 years old, but he's autistic. And while he is actually starting to learn to speak, he's still way behind mentally - he's still about 1 1/2 years old mentally. So potty training isn't possible at the moment, but it could be getting closer at hand.

My best guess would be go with the ping pong ball idea, or possibly using a cereal like cheerios or fruit loops and having daddy play "sink the battleship" as some parents call it. It usually works, and while potty training does take time, don't lose your cool, and don't give up.

Remember the words of Tim Allen in the movie Galaxy Quest...

"NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!"

Good Luck.

Answer 3

First he has to show signs he's ready to potty train or you'll be fighting an uphill battle. If he is, then buy him some underpants that he's picked out. Take him to the potty every 2 hours consistantly, and let him sit there for a few moments. When he does go, make a HUGE deal about how great it is and how wonderful he's doing. At night it's going to be difficult, but plastic over his mattress will prevent it from being ruined. Be consistant with him. It's a time consuming task, but if you take time, he'll be fine. Remind him that big boys use the potty. I also let my son go in the bathroom with his dad a time or two to understand it's something everyone does. I love the pull ups they are amazing to use when you are first starting out. The underpants are his insentive to do a good job. I'm a mom to 3 children and each was different let me assure you.

Answer 4

You can buy a potty seat he can use on the adult potty, or you can make him use the little one. Either way you'll probably have to stay in the bathroom with him until he goes for the first few months of potty training. Don't expect him to be able to go in there and take care of it himself. Grab a book and plant yourself until he goes. Don't make it stressful. You can offer a reward of some kind if he uses either potty (like two m&m's). Be patient even if he's not and don't worry. Training takes time.

Answer 5

I have potty trained 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy. The girls were easiest but have found with each around the age of 2and a half the best age.2 was ok for eldest girl but she was very aware and very vocal. The best thing to do is wait till its warm and dry have fun in the garden where u will not get stressed that messes take place and don't give in! going back to nappies at any time when you start really confuses them.It seems the most stressful time of your life but it really only lasts a matter of weeks and the benefits way out way the stress!

Answer 6

hi there
when my little boy was about two i bought him a book on using the potty especially written for children, i read it and read it to him over and over and bought him a little potty in the end he knew what to do and started to use the potty, i started when the weather was warmer in the summer so i could let him run without clothes on as getting their clothes off on time can be a battle! until their little bladder is stronger and can hold for a bit longer, i still had the odd mishap but try not to get frustrated and if he doesnt take to the potty put it away for a few weeks then bring it out again and try again. i also used to put his teddys on the potty and pretend they were having a wee or a poo this seemed to help it along also. good luck

Answer 7

When mine were potty trained i didn't look back. If you are going to do it then do, without using nappies, even at bed times. protecting the mattress is good idea. Perseverance is the key, and a lot of patience is required. Also reward the good bits and ignore the bad bits. Just make your child feel grown up.

Answer 8

my son is three and is now dry during the day. just go for it and put him in pants. and if he has an accident then gently show him what he should of done, like use the potty i let him runaround (in the house only) with no pants just so he could get on the potty easily. then when he recognised when he needed to go, i moved on to pants and telling him to tell mummy for example. he is toilet trained during the day and im just starting him at night and its gonna be hard work but you will cope, just remember to not get stressed or angry if he has accidents because he will and they all do but they get the hang of it eventually good luck

Answer 9

potty training can be good fun! we got our youngest daughter a pink potty, pink kandoo wipes and hand wash as part of her birthday to help get her excited about them, she also got the smallest pants in the world with some of her fav characters on them, she was really excited about it! she knew what the potty was for and we just kept reminding her and asking her if she needed to use it, it can be frustrating at times, sticker charts help too, i know that old egg but they do! if times are getting hard just keep thinking "no more nappies"! good luck to you both x

Answer 10

You could try just taking off his nappy and putting some undies on him,leave the potty near by. You will have a few accidents no doubt but explain where it's supposed to go, he may surprise you and get it straight away!