I have a son who will turn 3 in two months and I am having a hard time getting him on the potty consistantly. He has done it before, but he will do it a day or so and now its been awhile. I really try and remember to ask him. Any advice on how to encourage him about this and get him to remember??????
2007-07-31 08:21:41 · 9 answers · asked by corpwife 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My friend told me about smarter potty training using The Potty Stool. http://www.thepottystool.com I was skeptical the stool would make a difference but I never would have guessed how well it works!
I think it really helps boys to learn to pee standing up so they can see what is happening and connect the sensations. With The Potty Stool, boys can use the toilet standing up. I realized later that my kids really wanted to imitate what they saw adults doing and they were very determined to mimic correct toilet use.
I like that I don't have to use or clean a floor potty and I love that my kids are safe and never have to touch the toilet with their hands! It cuts potty training in half because they do not have to be retrained to start and stop using a potty.
The best part is that kids use it for years. Hope this helps you.
2007-07-31 09:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, and my son is 5 1/2 now. We "forced" our oldest (9 now) into potty training and it is STILL causing problems with him.
When my son turned 5 I started to worry, so I asked his Dr. The advice? Just wait, he will do it eventually. So I did. After the appointment we went to the store and bought him a brand new potty that he decided he wanted. Also we let him pick out the perfect underwear he wanted. These sat near each other for well.. almost 6 months.
This weekend, he went into his room, put on the underwear and just started going. No accidents since, no worries, no stress. Forcing my oldest son so he could go to a par-school (which.. incidentally we pulled him out of, the initial interview was a different much nicer teacher than the one they then hired, and at their Thanksgiving show, the teacher screaming at a child who "tossed" a scarf into the basket instead of placing it in there was WAY to much for me). My oldest son is still on daily laxatives and stool softeners from the fear of having an accident he would hold it in for 4+ DAYS at a time.
While 5 1/2 might seem old to a lot for finally being potty trained. It was the right time for my youngest, which I know won't cause any problems down the road!
2007-07-31 08:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my almost three year old son. I backed off. This is one of those things were the child calls the shots. Once I completely backed of (all I would say when I changed his diaper is thank you for telling me you need to be changed and being a good boy about me changing your diaper, maybe next time do you think we can try the potty, if he said no, I would say okay not today? if he said yes, I would say okay that sounds good tell mommy if you need any help.)
I wouldn't make a big deal if he didn't want to go and for the longest time he didn't want to go in the potty at all. Then last week we were at the store and I was about to buy diapers for him and he said no, I want training pants. I never bought them for him but my husband has, so I told him those are for big boys who try and use the potty, I will buy them for you and you can wear them on the days you want to use the potty. He now doesn't want to wear anything but the training pants and is using the potty with very little accidents.
2007-08-04 06:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to go about this, stop for now and try later. OR you can buy him underwear and commit to stay home for a week. Keep him in just underwear and he will wet himself maybe a few times. He will begin to get the idea, and will connect the urge to go the bathroom with the wetness, then tell him its OK, and take him to the potty, and have him sit on it. You will have to follow him around like a shadow, but if you really want him trained this is the best way to do it. Pull ups are a waste of money and they are just like diapers, so they don't really get the point. Good luck.
2007-07-31 09:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
•Let your child practice sitting on the potty or the commode, with or without clothes, to help build familiarity with the new process.
•Be sure your child's clothing is easy to pull on and off.
Avoid buttons, snaps and belts during potty training.
•Praise, praise, praise, whenever the child is willing to sit and try to go.
Remember that sitting for more than 10 seconds is progress.
•Don't expect something to happen every time. If nothing happens, tell them ''That's OK, or ''Good try, we'll try again later.''
•Don't put too much pressure on them by just standing and watching. Be prepared to keep them company by reading aloud or singing a song to pass the time.
•Praise your child for every deposit in the potty chair, especially during early learning stages.
•Remember the toilet seat can seem awfully big to your child.
An adapter seat and a step-stool can make it feel more secure. If you don't have an adapter seat, let them sit facing sideways or even backward for a more secure position.
•Keep toilet paper where little hands can reach it.
•Never, never, NEVER punish your child for an accident. Clean up in a matter-of-fact way, no matter how hard that may be to do.
Remember, they're LEARNING. They won't get it right every time. A child anxious to please may agonize over what they think is shameful behavior because of your reaction.
•Always accompany your child into public restrooms.
good luck
2007-07-31 08:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow... boy huh? Wish I could help because I hear that boys are so much harder to train that girls... but here is my advice anyway. I took my daughter starting at 18 mos. to the potty every 45min. to the hour... whether she wanted or needed to go or not. It was a hassle, but totally worth it when it saved me come laundry time. Every hour... then do not give any drinks 30 min. before bedtime... I am not saying to dehydrate your child... just keep them away from fluids after the 30 min. mark before their bedtime, and send them to the potty 10-15 min. before they rest their little heads. Sounds tough... but consistency is key. My baby girl is now 3 yrs, and and expert at the potty, and goes entirely on her own. Good luck.
2007-07-31 08:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by Mandy F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the reward system? Buy a bunch or Spiderman toys or whatever and only give them to him when he goes to the bathroom on the toliet. Explain this to him. I hope this helps. I hope get best answer. Please? If the reward system doesn't work, try the new Huggies Cool Alert Pull-Ups. When your child starts to wet himself, the pull-up will become cool and it will let your child know when to run to the bathroom. Good luck!
2007-07-31 08:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Nick Jonas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop asking him and just get up and take him once an hour every hour, hes not training because your not be consistent day in and day out
dont use pull ups at home either use them for nap bed time and when out of the house as public bathrooms tend to be few and far between
2007-07-31 08:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back off for a while and try again later. He will let you know when he is ready.
2007-07-31 08:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋