My son is fascinated with the toilet, knows when he is going to pee (and 'signals' by ripping off his diaper at the last second) and HATES a dirty diaper...but he is only a bit under ten months. From everything people say, its too young to potty train...but he has been doing this more and more since he was a bit less then six months! Is there anything I can do now? I'm not expecting him to potty train instantly, but -anything- to make us both less frustrated with this!
2007-09-14 09:24:38 · 8 answers · asked by geeky_mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
From what you say, he may be ready now! Lucky You!!!
*Start by leaving him without a diaper when you are at home. (Maybe get some training pants and some plastic underwear)He will have accidents and you need to be prepared to clean them up, but if he's ripping off his diaper now, it will be easier to just pull down a pair of pants any time he wants to go. Watch him for any signs or signals that he may give you before going, and take him to the potty as soon as possible.
*Introduce him to the potty (maybe you've already done this). Even if he's not quite ready, he can start to associate the toilet with bowel and bladder movements. Take him with you, and his father, when you have to go so that he can start to understand what it's all about. Lead by example, as they say!
*Praise him every time he goes in the potty or gives his signals that he is about to go (even when he doesn't make it in time). An extra big hug and kiss will show him that you approve of his actions.
*Be prepared for some regression and lots of accidents. Don't reprimand, and don't be discouraged when they happen. Just keep on trying and hope for better the next time.
Remember that all children are different, and that this may just be a phase. But if you give him the right tools and guidance now, he may remember what you've taught him and be easier to train in the future.
Congratulations to you and your son! To be honest, I am quite jealous, as my girls didn't even start showing discomfort in the diaper for the first two years! :-)
2007-09-14 10:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by ninn09262 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is showing you that he wants to go potty like a big kid, then let him. People only say he is too young because it is not common at that age. Do not stop him or else he might decide that he does not want to when you think he is old enough and should be. Get him a potty chair and big boy underware and work with him. Many mothers would love to have their children want to potty train that early.
2007-09-14 16:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
just let him try and he will get more use to it and when the time comes for him to really pottytrain it will be much easier on you. Both my boys did that same thing before a year old BUT then when they turned 3 all of a sudden they didn't want to go potty in the big boy potty. It is natural that he does this and he may actually be an early pottytraining boy just remember that the younger they are the smaller the bladder and so they can't hold it long enough to wear underware and go out of the house but atleast he is showing interest. You can get him a little potty and let him sit on it if he wants.
2007-09-14 16:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah its a little early, but if you try to change his behavior because you don't think he should be doing this, what are you telling him? (I would answer that you don't trust him to govern himself.) I liked the answer that talked about getting him a little potty, if he wants to use it then OK, but out of the house he will need protection cause more than likely he won't be paying attention to his urges when there is so much else to pay attention to. He may potty train early or he may not, it is his development, not yours. Have fun with all of this, you will miss it when he's all grown up.
2007-09-14 16:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by b w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy him a plastic potty that he can train on or you can get a plastic baby toilet bum protector that you can put on the toilet so he can go on to the big persons toilet and see what it's like without the fuss of falling into the toilet.
2007-09-19 06:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by kittthedolphin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom potty trained me at 8 months. i wasn't even walking but she managed it. she had 3 other boys to take care of! try to start! buy the pull-ups and run him to the bathroom when you think he's going or is about to go. make sure you tell him what a good boy he is, too! they love that
2007-09-14 17:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
way too young he has no control over his bladder or bowels. put clothes on him that he cant get off this is a little early for this behavior,
potty training does no good until the child is two to three years old
2007-09-14 16:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I've had friends simply encourage it. Have your husband show him how he does it. Kids love to emmulate their parents, and your not actually forcing him to do anything.
2007-09-14 16:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by Kissa M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋