I have b/g twins who just turned 2 and I want to start potty training but dont know where to begin??

Question

Just wondering how many potties should I get for b/g twins??? and where to start??? Please help!!!

Answer 1

while most people would think that each should have their own, i have a different experience. we were aat a friends house for a while and he daughter was potty training at the same time as my little one. though the girls were 7 mos apart, they made it into a contest to see who could get the red one first! well, their contest did have some war-like scenarios but at the same time, one would go on the potty and the other would scream and hold it, untill it was her turn. we got rid of the other potty and just let them "battle" for the one there. we'd also change the "winner" often, letting one on the potty and putting the other on the toilet and vice versa. it helped and it was much more effective than anything we had both seen or heard of before! i can only imagine that it would work with twins just as well, but yes, it can get very LOUD!

Answer 2

Ok, forget the two potties, go with two padded potty seats for the toilet, one with Bob the Builder and one with Hello Kitty or something like that, make them special for each. I am a twin, with a twin brother. I might get some flack for saying this, but I think they're a tad on the young side to start, especially for twins. When they are ready [I'd give it another 4 or 5 months], train one of the twins first, the girl might be easier [most girls are, though certainly not all, I've known little boys who were super easy] just focus on the twin who appears to be ready first. That twin will set an example for the other. Use Gerber training undies, and by that age they will be able to tell you when they have to go, or just put them on a schedule, after meals, 10 minutes after drinks, and once an hour or so. You must be consistent! You could set up a sticker chart in the bathroom, give them a little sticker each time they go successfully.

I never used a potty per se, started right on the padded toilet seat at 2.5 years and it took about one week for my daughter to train. I did not use pullups because I consider them to feel the same as diapers.

Answer 3

Def. get them each their own potty. And to be honest, I wouldn't rush anything for a while. Just introduce them to it slowly, and wait for them to show major interest. As they understand the concept more, then you can give rewards, etc. But more importantly, when you feel they are really ready, consistency is the key. With my little boy, I had a kitchen timer that I used. I would set it for every hr. When it went off, he knew it was time to sit on the potty. after a while, it worked! His brain became used to going potty! But you'll get sick of taking them, esp. two! But also remember, your twins may not learn at the same pace. They are two different kids, tho they are twins. And sometimes boys are slower at it, sometimes girls! You never know. Oh, and don't use pullups! It's nothing more than a glorified diaper! ha My little boy didn't like feeling wet underwear or poopy underwear on his bottom!
Anyway, good luck. I hope it all goes well!

Answer 4

You need two potties don't spend any more than 20 dollars on each!!, and just start by putting them on the potty when you change nappies for the first week, in the second week, try for an hour at a time in and so on.

There are also methods where you give your children alot of fluids and half an hour after they drink they need to be on that potty, But you can probably bipass all this if you have a good routine and you know when the are most likely to go.

Positive reinforcement is a great way as well

Answer 5

You could get two just for the sake of having them when they both want to go at the same time, but I have found that it does not matter, they will both pick the same favorite( ;) ) What we did to begin with was go off our daughters cues. She was ready, and he showed no interest. BUT his curiosity brought him in anyway and after seeing what a big deal I made out of it every time she *went* he got very interested. I have not bothered with the pullups(too expnsive with two) we use big kid undies, and constant reminding, and so far so good. I will let her go first thing in the morning, sometimes we have to make three trips before she actually goes. Then I give her her cup and breakfast, set the timer for about a half an hour, and start reminding her, if you need to go potty tell me! This has worked for her but not him. He lost all interests and now only goes for the sake of sitting thier(arg) Moral of the story...every kid is different. She is almost 100% trained, he is not anywhere near. They are two and a half. My DH swears his son was trained by the time he was two(k.....) best of luck!!!!!

Answer 6

You can start them out by getting a potty chair and putting it in the bathroom. Have them sit on it briefly when you change their diaper so they associate going pee pee & poopy with sitting on the chair. Don't worry if they don't actually go in the potty chair, you just want them to get used to it. Ask them often if they need to go and take them to the bathroom to sit on the potty. Be aware that one child may take to it quicker than the other (some say girls potty train faster than boys). There are many ways to potty train. My daughter is 18 mos. and this is how I plan to start her off in a couple months.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

I have identical twin girls (now 11) and when they were starting potty training I got them each their own potty. They liked not having to share and I think it made it easier. Then I went out and bought Pull-Ups and told them that they were for big girls only and only little babies still need diapers. They liked that idea and it wasn't difficult to train them. I have heard it is harder to train boys, though so get some Cheerios and let him aim. Good Luck!

Answer 8

I would start right around 2. 2 is the best learning stage. If she trys to hop of try giving her rewards for using the potty. Lik ever time she uses it correctly she gets a dime and then at the end of the month u can take her shopping and she can pick out her own little special toy.Good Luck!

Answer 9

Have they shown any interest in training yet?
I am a firm believer in child-led potty training instead of forced training. Set up their potties (one for each) and show them where they are, then leave them alone and allow your children to show an interest. If you try to force train them, well, YOU will be well trained to get them to as potty when needed, but they may well not go on their own.
2 is still very young for training... you have PLENTY of time!

Answer 10

start slooow. When you go potty have them go with you, whenever you go have them go. show them what to do.
kids learn through experiencing and who better to follow than their own mom!
i would buy 2 potties one for each and have them both going the same time you are, even if they don't go have them sit on it. and say potty a lot.
if they go then a lot of praise is necessary.
my daughter was potty trained at 18 months and trained morning and night at 2 years. and this is all i did.