What is the best way to potty train my 2 year old son,who doesn't talk yet?

Question

How can he tell me he needs to potty?And what are good products/methods to use to make this an easy experience for him,I hate feeling like potty training him is going to be a big stressful event

Answer 1

^^ All those people are crazy.^^

Put him in pullups and talk to him about it a lot. Take him to the potty in the morning, before and after meals and naps, and any other time he seems to be "restless". If you pay really close attention, he probably has some sign for needing to go, or you could help him create one.

I've heard about letting them spend the day in the backyard naked with a potty back there (use sunscreen lol) so that if there are any accidents, its not on your furniture.


Any time you have success....make a HUGE deal about it. He'll get it in no time :)

Answer 2

I would suggest putting him on a schedule sit him on the potty every hour or so. Try reading him a story, singing or some other activity that will keep him occupied while sitting. When he does go give him lotys of praise. Show him how proud you are of him. Even though he doesn't speak he will see and feel that you are proud and this will encourage him to want to use the potty more often. Just remember to not yell at him and keep any frustration at bay as potty training should not be a stressful thing. If it becomes stressful he will pick up on that and potty training will become a scary issue for him. Also try letting him run around without a diaper and if you see him showing any signs of wanting to go to the bathroom, such as hiding in a corner, looking down at himself, or starting to go at all sit him on his potty.

Answer 3

The overjoyed mother is the BEST show of 'how great he did!'............put him on the potty, let some water run in the sink or the bathtub...............usually makes a child (or an adult) 'need' to go! When he does, go absolutely silly about what a wonderful thing he has done! Make him believe he's the smartest thing that ever walked the earth when he does it!!! (BIG HUGS) My personal opinion is NOT< NOT to give a child M&Ms the candy that most people give to children when they go. As far as I am concerned, this is the first step in teaching a person (however small) that EATING is what you do to celebrate happy stuff. That can lead to over eating, and I mean it. I counseled people trying to lose weight for a long time. JUST get SO excited!!!!

Answer 4

I would be starting to get concerned, because by two years old a child should be putting together a couple of words already, such as "want bottle". If you aren't already aware of any developmental delays in your son, you should see your pediatrician for a check up, since early intervention is the most likely to have the best effect.

As for potty training, putting the child on their potty in a nice pleasant way at a time you can tell they're going to need to go, and then making a big happy fuss over them when they've done it, is the usual way. But I suspect if your son is not speaking yet, he might not be ready in other ways. So please see the doctor.

Answer 5

First if you show stress in the training then your son will feel it and resist.

There are things that you can buy that are targets for him to pea at/on... If you can not find those, use fruit loops or cherrios to aim at.

Boys tend to pea first long before pooping on a toilet. Dont know why, but 5 nephews later, that was the trend in our family.

Your sons lack of dialogue should not be a problem as I am sure you two know how to read each other.

We always found that warm weather was easier for training because the boys could play in there big boy underware and would notice when the sensation comes.

You will have accidents but make the laundry a game too and that way he will go and put his wet clothes in a "special" place for you. Teach him how to put on his underware, because then he will take ownership of his progress.

Answer 6

The way we taught my niece was to put her on a bathroom schedule where she was going like every hour or so and when she used the potty we would all clap and dance a little like a little party. Dr. Phil also had a similar suggestion on his show once and it seemed to work for my niece. As for getting him to tell you. You have to talk to him tell him what you are doing. So if you are taking him to the bathroom, tell him just that you are going to the potty. Also you have to be consistent. Make sure you keep him on the schedule, and if he goes to daycare or visits other family make sure they are committed as well, so that he doesn't get mixed signals.. Good Luck

Answer 7

i wouldnt suggest potty training until HE starts giving you hints that he is ready.

if he starts taking off his diaper right after he wets/messes....things like that....otherwise you are going to make "potty time" a bad thing and potty training hell.

my daughters were both potty trained at 2 yrs but i have heard that boys take longer to train.....just don't push him!

we started after they showed interest. we did this by putting them in underwear and sitting them on the toilet every so often...especially when they wake up and after they eat. never used a seperate potty....just one of those little seats with the handles that fit over the nomal toilet seat.

when they did go in the potty we did the "potty dance" and made a huge deal out of it with high fives and lots of praise.

took about a week.

Answer 8

Does he let you know somehow that his diapers need changing? If so, start now, don't make a major big deal out of it to him, just be matter-of-fact and talk to him about being a big boy now. Get one of those toddler-size potties so he won't be scared of it. Reward successful performance but never scold when it comes to potty training. And keep at it.

Answer 9

Most of the time showing a child is better than talking to him/her. My son was two when I potty trained him. I put him on a time schedule...I tracked how long it would take him to urine after liquid consumptions (trial and error period) After finding out, I sat on the pot and demonstrated to him what he is supposed to do. I would sit him there until he urined. I would remain with him and play games while he sat on the pot, checking very frequently to see if he had urined. If he did, I would congratulate him with cheers, and lots of pats on the back. I made potty training something that he wanted to do. Children love to play....

Answer 10

I potty trained my son by letting him pee outside for a couple days and then trying to get him to go to the potty it work well..and he doesn't talk but he under stands