couple of times but now every time his father or I have use the bathroom he comes in running saying he has to go to so we sit him on his potty and he will just pretend to go and then be done. Is this a sign we really need to be working with him more? We haven't been pushing him so far since he's is only 2 but he is a smart little guy. Also, he is home 2 days with me or his dad, then 2 days at daycare and 1 day with Grandma a week. What is a routine we can all get into to get him started going potty?
2007-07-03 03:51:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It sounds as if he is ready, the question is are you ready?!! If you are then you need to find a time when you and his father can spend a few days just potty training. We started on a Saturday so we had the weekend. From that time on it is no diapers (or pull-ups) except at nap time or night. Put him in underwear and start off by taking him to the potty (or toilet) every 30 minutes or so. Keep a sticker chart for him, one sticker for sitting on the potty, 2 for a pee and 3 for a poop (or we used an extra big sticker for a poop) Also keep a chart for you of what time he goes (and whether its on the potty or an accident) that way you can see how often he is going and you can reduce the amount of times you take him. If you keep this up for a few days he will catch on quickly, you may have a lot of accidents to start with so be ready for that. Don't scold him for accidents just remind him that he should go to the potty. After a few days when things are getting better you need to stop asking him if he needs to go, he needs to start taking charge for himself. A gentle reminder every now and again is ok, but if he says no then don't push it. Also, try to start getting him to go on the big toilet as soon as possible, less cleaning for you if nothing else!!
You need to make sure that Grandma and daycare will be willing to follow this routine as well. Putting him back in diapers will just put you back to the begining again.
We did this with my daughter (she was nearly 2 1/2) and it worked in a few days. She still has the occasional accident, but that is often when I have forgotten to ask her if she needs to go when we are out and she doesn't know where the toilet is.
2007-07-03 04:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by beckyf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is two and just because he shows interest in the potty doesn't necessarily mean he's ready! If he is that interested in underwear and the potty put some cool things like books or even a little stickers in the bathroom so when hes sitting and trying he can read books or do something he likes and when he goes pee or poop then give him a sticker right there at that time so he knows he did a good thing. Don't get frustrated with him peeing in his underwear because he will regress if he sees you getting frustrated and upset! Be patient...it does come with patience! Maybe get him to go to the potty every half and hour or something and get him to sit and try to pee! You can't really limit a fluid intake as of yet because he is still pretty young and needs the fluids! Just be patient with him because if he sees you getting upset then hes gonna do the same thing and it will take even longer. But don't push him it will make it worse!
2016-05-17 07:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal, nothing to worry about! He's gotten into the idea of pottying! I've known kids that were terrified-- you couldn't even get them IN the bathroom! Potty training is tough, you might think he has it down pat and the next day he'll have 5 accidents in a row. Start by taking him to the potty every 1/2-hour "Just to try" if he goes wonderful!!! Make a big deal-- we do a potty dance and give stickers! If he doesn't tell him thanks for trying bud!! It will come in its own time, don't get frustrated and keep at it!
2007-07-03 04:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by mrs.v 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's taken the first steps to being potty trained! A lot of little ones start like this, maybe ask him on a regular basis if he wants to go potty/toilet and let him go, he may not do any thing but when he gets the hang of it and gets lots of praise for it he'll be well on his way. No matter who is caring for him, they just need to be patient. Every child is different, but they will not be properly potty trained until they feel the 'urge' to wee or 'poo' them selves, with enough time to make it to toilet/potty. It comes with patients and perseverance!
2007-07-03 04:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by clarebare1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great!!
He is interested and wants to do it too!! The normal twenty minutes after eating or drinking is fine. You will have to keep an eye on him while he is playing because they forget all the time! Pull ups are good for at night time but kids tend to use them as diapers...understandably. But if you have carpet then I would probably use them for the first few weeks or just watch him like a hawk. Good luck!
2007-07-03 06:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by PrettyMommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you son sounds like he's ready. but if your going to do it you have to do it correctly. Stop pull ups. buy him big boy underwear ( you can also buy plastic training pants that cover the underwear). every time he uses the potty make a big deal about it praise him, jump up & down & cheer. this reinforces that he is doing good. we used to have poopie parties where the entire family would dance & cheer everytime my son had a bowel movement.
2007-07-03 04:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by kah35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe your husband need to work with him a little more if he sees the male role model taking an interest a little more it might be easier to get him motivated . good luck .
2007-07-03 03:55:45 · answer #7 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no need to work with him more, he just misses you. He only gets to see you for 2 days so he wants to spend as much time with you as he can.
2007-07-03 04:04:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋