is it normal for a 2 yr old to always want to take a toy with him when he goes to try to use the potty? i am trying to train my 2 yr old son and he always wants to take a toy with him is it ok to let him or not. THANK YOU
2007-02-21 00:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Let him take his toy. Right now you can't expect too much from him by way of his taking things too seriously in the potty department. Make it pleasant for him, and if that means bringing a toy, so be it.
The more pleasant, the more likely he'll continue to try. And the more likely he will have early success.
2007-02-21 00:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by j3nny3lf 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kids want to take toys everywhere!
If you want to get him out of the habit maybe tell him to leave the toy there and while on the potty you read him a story.
Or tell he has to the toy sit on the counter and watch him be a big boy on the potty.
2007-02-21 08:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by DEE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be thankful that your two year-old son is interested in potty training. Boys usually are much slower than girls at this and it is not unusual for them to be closer to three before they master the toilet. As far as the toy is concerned, it is perfectly OK. He may have some form of anxiety about the toilet and having the toy may be his form of self-soothing or self-distraction. If he is using the potty, let him take the toy and be thankful.
2007-02-21 08:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by Rickster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A toy is not a bad thing at all. Today, there are a lot of products which can help to make potty training faster and more fun. Dr. Phil recommends a potty doll for quick potty training. I copied and pasted his opinions on how to potty train. You can read them if you're interested.
POTTY TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: DOLL THAT WETS
Your child will learn by teaching the doll how to go potty. Have your child name the doll and give it something to drink. Then walk the doll to the potty chair with your child.
Pull the doll's "big kid" underwear down and watch the doll go potty together.
STEP 2: CREATE A POTTY PARTY!
When the doll successfully goes potty, throw a potty party! Make it a big blowout with party hats, horns and celebrate. Give lots of attention to the doll so that your child understands that going potty is a good thing.
Let your child know that when he/she goes potty, they will have a potty party too. Not only that, your child gets to call their favorite superhero to tell them what they just did!
STEP 3: NO DIAPERS, BIG KID UNDERWEAR
At the beginning of the process you placed "big kid" underwear on your child's doll. Now it's time to take away the diapers and put "big kid" underwear on your child.
STEP 4: DRINK LOTS OF FLUIDS
Give your child plenty of fluids to drink. The sooner he/she has to go potty, the sooner you can begin potty training.
STEP 5: NINE TRIPS TO POTTY WHEN ACCIDENT
Ask your child if he/she needs to go potty. Your child might say no and that's OK. Because you've given your child plenty of fluids, he/she will soon need to go. If your child has an accident in their underwear, don't scold him/her. You want this to be a positive experience.
Take your child to the potty, pull his/her underwear down, and have your child sit down. Do this nine times. This builds muscle memory and your child will eventually go.
STEP 6: CHILD CALLS SUPERHERO
When your child successfully goes potty, throw him/her a potty party. Most importantly, your child can now call his/her favorite superhero and tell the hero about what they just did! Enlist the help of a friend or relative to play the hero and take the phone call.
When your child has an accident, simply take him/her to the bathroom nine times in a row as you did before. This will continue to build his/her muscle memory. And don't forget to keep up the positive reinforcement.
2007-02-21 08:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's a problem with that at all. I think that when you're potty training your child, you should be able to do whatever is necessary to help him or her feel comfortable since it is a big step for the little ones! Good luck!
2007-02-21 08:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Jayna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes , maybe he is using his imagination and is teaching the toy to use the potty or he doesn't want to be alone .
2007-02-21 09:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Me777 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is normal....My daughter is 3 and still does that somethimes. And she has to take off ALL her clothes too. I dont care, as long as she goes. Let him do it as long as he is going and keep reinforcing his great potty training skills!
2007-02-21 08:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mum to 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him--it is his security while he's on the potty.
2007-02-21 08:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let him take it, it won't do him any harm and if it helps him them why not?
2007-02-21 08:49:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jenni 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋