2007-03-20 17:39:45 · 12 answers · asked by Ria B 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Don't pur a diaper on him, and as soon as he starts to squirm a little take him and sit him on the potty. This works really well for very young babies, like the first 6 months. I'm not sure if it will help for a 2 year old. If you are with him at home let him go bare bummed as much as possible, if he pees on the floor never get angry, just say oops lets go to the potty, pick him up and carry him quickly to the potty. Once you've done that with him enough and he starts to learn the word potty, he'll get the hang of it. Good luck. Nemo.
2007-03-20 17:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nemo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about waiting until he's a little older. Two is very young for a boy. Boys' bladders are smaller and have a harder time controlling and holding their urine that girls.
I introduced the potty to my boys at around two years old, but I waited until they were well into their 'threes' before seriously training them. Once they were ready, it took about one week and they were fully trained without a single accident thereafter.
I would only suggest not to rush him or feel pressured to potty train him. It should not be stressful for either of you. Try to make it fun and happy for him. Get him excited about it and boost his little ego.
When he's ready, plan for one week to focus on the training. Then, just calmly take him after meals or after he's had a beverage. If he doesn't go, try again in about 30 minutes. This leaves no room for accidents and he'll eventually go in the potty, which is exciting.
Once you commit to training, I would suggest doing it "cold turkey". This means, no pampers or pull-ups. Throw them all away. If he's in pampers or pull-ups, he's not trained.
He might have some accidents especially at night; Just put down a waterproof mattress liner. To prevent nighttime accidents, limit drinks after a certain hour and consider waking him early in the morning to go.
Good luck!
2007-03-21 01:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by leave me alone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is still kind of young but to get him closer to potty training younger, i would probably get one of those little potty seats and have him sit on it through out the day!...try sitting in there with him for a few and then try leaving for a few, then when or if he does go for teh first time either way then tell him how big of a boy he is and reward him with a sticker or little toy! then when or if he can reach the big potty standing up(im not sure if they can at that age. I had all girls..lol) but if he can then try and practice the same way! then reward him!...but when they are that young, i would probably have him sit first..and explain to him what the potty is for and what he needs to do!..goodluck!
2007-03-21 00:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by babygirlz3n2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may not be ready. My little fella is almost two and even though he tells me when he's done a poo and doesn't like being wet he's still not ready and thats fine. They say with boys it can be closer to their third birthday before they are ready. Here's some of the signs to look for:
1.is walking and can sit for short periods of time
2. is becoming generally more independent when it comes to completing tasks
3. is becoming interested in watching others go to the toilet )
4. has dry nappies for up to two hours. This shows he is able to store wee in his bladder (which automatically empties in younger babies or newborns)
5. tells you (or shows obvious signs) when he does a poo or wee in his nappy. If your child can tell you before it happens, then he is ready for toilet training
6. begins to dislike wearing a nappy
7. has regular, soft, formed bowel movements
8 can pull his pants up and down
9 can follow simple instructions such as, ‘Give the ball to daddy’
10. shows understanding about things having their place around the home.
Not all of these signs need to be present when your child is ready. A general trend will let you know it’s time to start
Good luck
2007-03-21 00:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mitsy77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked my daughters pediatrician about this a couple weeks ago at her last visit. My daughter would only sit on her potty with the lid down and her diaper on. Her ped said that was great. That's the first step-to just get them used to sitting on the potty. She also said to praise her for even the little things like sitting on her potty even if she doesn't go. A special "potty toy" may help or a "potty story" that you can read to them while they're sitting there. Let him watch you go potty if you're comfortable with that.
Just today I gave my daughter (who is 19 months) a little toy and went into the bathroom with her to use the toilet. She was walking around brushing her teeth and then she came over and saw me on the big person potty. She went over and put the lid up on her potty and sat down, put her toothbrush down, and started playing with her toy. I started clapping at her and she smiled at me. Then I asked her if she wanted to sit on her potty without a diaper. She said yeah and sat there for a good 20 mins just playing with her toy and listening to me go crazy for her just sitting there. She didn't go but I'm just happy she'll sit there without a diaper now!
Her ped also told me that once they get used to sitting and going on the potty, they should be able to recognize the feeling they get when they need to go and be able to tell me. The main thing is to just not to push them into using the potty. They will learn in their own time. Get him his own potty if you dont have one and just let him explore it for now. Encourage him to sit on it but dont force him to. He'll catch on.
2007-03-21 00:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried potty training my step- son at two. It wasn't until he was 3 that he would even attempt it. I would suggest pull ups and take him to the bathroom when you go.
2007-03-21 00:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by kristy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull-up's when he's away from home but underwear or nothing at home for as many hours as possible. (Expect a lot of accidents). If he is trying but not making it, keep going. But if he just doesn't care or refuses to try, then wait. Boys usally take longer than girls.
2007-03-21 00:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by ric_ozz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had alot of problems with my boy as well until my husband asked him to water the tree in our back yard. Now he can only pee on it once a night, but only if he goes to the bathroom all day.
2007-03-21 00:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by shady_cajun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep at it. try rewarding him when he goes, we give our son smarties and suckers. he's three and pretty much doing it on his own now. try not to get discouraged though, every kid is different.
2007-03-21 00:48:22 · answer #9 · answered by paul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting a cheerio in the toilet he can aim at
2007-03-21 01:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by jccentennial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋