My almost 18 month old son has been showing some signs that he may be ready to begin potty training. The other day we were getting ready for a bath and I was adjusting the water and he looked at me, looked down at "himself" looked at me, smiled, looked down at himself and turned and peed on my foot! Then the other day it happened again, only when I caught him smiling I said "No No Gabe we peepee on the potty" he turned his body and peed on the side of the toliet! Do you think it is time to get him a potty seat and start to get him used to it?
2007-07-05 08:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Trixie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Absolutely. He surely is showing some control over his bodily functions. It is a good idea to buy him a potty seat and begin the process. But keep in mind that is a process and that it takes time. Do not stress yourself over it or your child will be stress and it will become more difficult than it has to be. Best of luck in his new milestone!
2007-07-05 08:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by roselyn m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could definitely try buying a potty and see how he reacts. He may only want to sit on it for now and play with it but it will help him even doing that! The main thing is not to push him too hard. He will do it when he is ready! Some kids start early and some late. The child knows when he is ready but no reason not to start initiating potty with him.
2007-07-05 08:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah! but usually boys get potty trained setting on the potty first and than standing up. If hes standing already I guess you can just teach him how to aim.
2007-07-05 10:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by A Friend 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it...my son is 15 months and we bought him a potty last wk b/c he has been showing interest, but so far all he does is want to sit on it...but hey its a start!
2007-07-05 08:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by tll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. you dont have to go full blown but start introducting and incurraging the correct habits. have daddy show him how fun it is to "sink the cherrios". Once the idea connects hes on his way.
2007-07-05 08:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by garynandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wqas potty trained at 18 months i am girl though sometimes it is harder to train boys. did you know in some other countries they train their babies before they can even walk?
2007-07-05 08:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-05 09:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Not till they turn 2 yrs old.
easier on you and the child.
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2007-07-05 08:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, he is ready.
2007-07-05 08:43:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-07-05 08:46:18 · answer #10 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋