my son is a year and 6 months old do u think hes ready for a potty train?

Answer 1

I started potty training my son around this time...but all it involved was putting a seat on the potty and plopping him on it for a few minutes to get him used to the idea of sitting on the toilet. As he watches you and gets older, he'll get the idea that this is where he should go potty. Boys train slower than do girls, so don't get frustrated if he's going slower than you would like (yeah, diapers are the pits!)

And reward every little accomplishment. My mother-in-law bought a sticker book for my son and he played sticker time on the toilet. I did gummy bears.

We didn't bother with the stupid little kid-sized potty...who wants to clean poop and pee out of that?? And if he gets into it...ugh! I found it better to just get him used to the regular toilet. Start slow. Don't get discouraged. Praise him and praise him and tell him what a smart/good/wonderful/sweet boy he is and how proud you are that he's getting so big.

Also, put him in cloth underwear, so that he can feel the wet on his legs. He won't like that and he'll want to pee in the potty. Poop always takes longer for them to figure out.

My daughter just turned two and every time I put her on the toilet she goes pee. It works! Just be patient and perservere. But mostly be patient with him!

Answer 2

From some of the answers I've read,I think "some" misread the question. An 18 month old is the right age to start potty training. Because they are just leaving the baby stage and learning in leaps and bounds.If you wait another 3 to 6 months he will be in a stage where going in his diaper is more familiar and at that age they don't like changes in their routine! Some children at an older age refuse to use the potty because they view the waste as part of them and they don't want to see it flushed away.To overcome ,make it fun,let him flush and say bye bye. He will follow your lead,if you become frustrated he will back away from the idea of using the potty,if you make it a relaxing time for him it will go much smoother.And even though he is potty trained there will be days when accidents happen. don't show frustration or disappointment. Potty training can cause lasting emotional trauma to a child. Never try to force him to use the potty a child. Never set him on the potty expecting him to sit there till something happens,he'll view it as punishment .If you feel comfortable in trying the training go for it. If he doesn't grasp the idea of what to do wait a week or so and try again. Leave the potty in sight and maybe have your hubby let him in when he goes to the bathroom. Little boys will often imitate their dad! Good luck!

Answer 3

I would wait al least another 6 months to start potty training. Most kids are ready near the age of 2. Both of my children were completely potty trained before they were 2 1/2. Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Not likely. That's awfully young for potty training, especially for a boy. Is he showing signs of being ready, or do you want him to be ready? Often, the more you try to rush it the later they'll actually get potty trained.

Answer 5

As long as you still have to find out on your own that its time for a diaper change, then no. But if he can come and tell you that he's wet and needs to be changed then he should start using the potty.

Answer 6

if your son shows interest 18 months is a little early but start getting him into the habit - by a potty and start teaching him the basics - it may take some time to be fully trained

Answer 7

Children should start being potty-trained after their first birthday.I think your son should have been potty-trained up to now but still it isn't too late.

Answer 8

He is way to young, children can end up with many problems later in life if you rush them through the potty training process. Give him awhile, at least until he can walk and clearly express his wants and needs with words.

Answer 9

now is a good time to introduce it, but definately dont push anything. buy him a potty chair and let him do what he wants with it at first, (take it apart, sit on it, whatever he wants to do with it) put it in the bathroom and let him see you going to the bathroom and when you do, tell him you are going potty (or whatever word you want to use for it)

Answer 10

No. You will both get stressed out. Wait till he is at least 2 years old before you start him. Don't be surprised if he isn't interested then either. Boys are much harder to train than girls, especially ones that don't have older siblings to copy.

Give him time. :) SD