My son is nearly 17 months old, is he too young to potty train?

Question

My son is nearly 17months old.For the past week he has told me when he has dirtied his nappy. I thought this is a sign that they are ready to potty train. However I only want to potty train him when he is ready and do not want to push him into potty training if he is not ready.Do you think he is ready and do you have any tips that would be helpful. I have bought a potty and just had it out so that he can get used to it .How old was your child when you potty trained them. I was expecting to start potty training him around two years old.Thanks

Answer 1

Your son realizing what he did is a for sure sign. Try introducing the potty and if you find it is too much of a struggle, try back in a few months. It sure would be great to get him out of diapers! Every child is different, he may be ready.

Answer 2

2 years old is late both my kids were potty trained during the day around 1 1/2 years by night they where almost 3 We took them in the bathroom every time we went to show them what we do never got them a potty chair cause they make them believe that they can potty any where but the bathroom. Plus we would show them to flush and use the paper then left them alone. Then they would start asking to be put on the toilet so we did and that's when they would start.
If i ever had another kid i would be doing what the new moms do start potty training the day they are born so no more diapers.

We also gave them treats a sticker some candy or fruit for them trying.

Answer 3

I started potty training my first born when he was able to walk; he started to walk at 11 months old. I made it fun for him, and it became a part of our day. Back in the day, the pottys had little trays on them, and I would put his favorite toys and books on the tray and sit there on the floor with him and laugh and play while he got used to using the potty.....it only took about 3 months!

I would put a diaper on him at bedtime, but he never wet it, he always used the potty first thing when he woke up.

Every child is different and they learn at different stages; don't push him if he's not ready. My second son was almost 3 yrs old before he was fully trained! (SMILES*

Answer 4

Absolutely not. my 7 yr. old was completely potty trained at 18 mths. He begged me not to put a diaper on him. There are signs, tho, to look for when you are starting potty training.

1. Your child stays dry for at least two hours during the day and is dry after naps, which indicates that she's able to remain dry for an extended period of time.

2. Your child can follow simple instructions, such as a request to sit down or remove his clothing.

3. Shows an interest in wearing underwear.

4. Walk to and from the bathroom, sit still on his own for at least a few minutes.

5. Shows obvious signs of discomfort when the diaper is soiled.

6. Has predictable bowel movements on a regular basis.

7. Expresses an interest in using the toilet or potty seat.

8. Indicates through facial expression, posture, or language that he's ready to use the toilet.

9. Your child asks to wear grown-up underwear.

10. Your child may be ready to begin when the diaper stays dry more and more often overnight.

11. Your child will begin to notice the potty and want to sit on the toilet.

12. The child may express displeasure with a wet or dirty diaper, or may not want to wear a diaper anymore.

Answer 5

If you think he is ready, jump on it! My son is 18 months old and we started potty training him at 17 months. He is doing quite well with it. I decided to start potty training him when he would open his potty chair seat and sit down while I was going to the bathroom. When I was done he flushed the potty. So I knew he was ready with the concept we just needed to get the mechanics down! Good Luck!

Answer 6

I was potty trained by the time I was 2. It is possible! I'm not a child expert but I don't know that children are ever 'ready' to be potty trained. I think part of it is pushing them into it.

Answer 7

If he can tell you he is wet, then you could give it a try. My son was 18 months when we introduced his 'big boy' potty, and I swear by the use of stickers as a prize. I think we have about a 1000 various stickers on our toilet seat lid, and he loves it. He is 5 now, so we will be buying a new seat so my daughter can have go with Hello Kitty and whatnot when its her turn.

You can ask him often, and make it a point for him to try before you go anywhere, so he can get used to it. When it does happen, why you have a Potty Parade. Our mantra at home is 'Accidents Happen' so if one does it is NO BIG DEAL.

Good luck, and you should start a mental list of all the public restrooms in your area!

Answer 8

I do not think that he is too young especially if he can tell you that he went to the bathroom. I started potty training my children sometime between a year to a year and a half old. They were both potty trainded by the time they were 2. I plan to start at the same time with my third child.

Answer 9

he is developing readiness because he now has the awareness when he has dirtied the diaper but that is just the first step- he needs time to recognize the feeling of wanting to poop. if he is on a routine then training becomes easier. after he has his morning meal (to get the intestinal muscles moving) u can sit him on the potty for a while and he may go. if after 5 min he hasn't get him off and don't make a big deal of it either in praise or disappointment. he may gradually connect the potty and the pooping. i wd also observe him coz kids make faces when they need to go and at that time u can lead him to the potty

but in all this understand he may be too young and it has to go slooooooooooow

Answer 10

My boys were 2 and half years old when I potty trained them. You can always try and potty train him. I hear that it sometimes harder to potty train a boy, but you can try and if he is ready great. If not you can always wait a little while and then try again.