I am trying to potty train my two year old boys (2). One of them is trying and showing great interest, while the other one is not. I'm not trying to force him in any way, I just ask him if he wants to go and if he says no I let it go.
My question - I won't leave my one son alone while I take the other to the bathroom for the potty. Sometimes this means leaving a meal two or three times and while the one not potty training is very good natured about it now, today at breakfast he was upset and kept reaching for his food saying "more, more" and trying to shove it in his mouth before he had to go.
I'm wondering what others have done in this situation. I'm not looking for potty training advice in general, just some suggestions that worked when you potty trained your twins or multiples.
Help! I want to keep it a positive experience for both boys and I don't want my other son to start feeling bad that he's making his brother cry or something.
2007-10-16 02:50:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If anyone did move the potty chair to another room did your children become confused? I was trying to associate the potty with the bathroom. I'm not sure if that's right or not? Ideas?
2007-10-16 05:36:17 · update #1
It sounds like you are doing things right by not pushing them and encouraging communication. What worked for my son is The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com I started by just setting it at the toilet. My kids immediately climbed up on the stool and discovered that they could safely and securely use the toilet. This got them very interested in using the toilet and they were potty trained very quickly. Kids like to use what they know mommy and daddy use. And it really is wonderful having your kids independently use the toilet on their own. The handles make all the difference --my daughter felt comfortable and was relaxed enough to have easy bowel movements.
I like that I don't have to double the steps of potty training by training them first in a potty and then training them to stop using a potty. And not dumping and cleaning a potty each time is great. The best thing is that kids use it for years. I hope this helps you
2007-10-16 17:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 year old twin girls and potty training was my WORST nightmare! lol! They are my first so I was totally lost. HOWEVER, I found something that worked. One of mine didn't want to go either. I still made them go together and whenever I went, they went. Each had a potty and whether or not they actually used it, they both sat together. I would praise their efforts. I did a big party themed poster w/ each of their names on it. They chose their stickers and each time they went they added a sticker to the chart and kept one. Also, everytime I went to the store, they would pick a pack of panties. I always talked about them being big girl panties and we worshiped those panties. Whenever they soiled the panties we tied them in a grocery bag and threw them away. It would break their hearts. They quickly stopped! You can set goals for them. If they don't wet all week, they can get a toy or something like that. Patience is key though. Be very careful in trying not to show your disappointment. It's hard but once they start getting the hang of it, you will soon forget this phase.
2007-10-16 03:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by mnstewart296 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't seem to be even two but so letting you already know they're rainy isn't the equal as being competent to pee within the potty earlier than the truth. Try permitting them to run bare with a couple of potties close by way of they may be able to pass too and do not sweat it. Most youngsters can not keep it till after two, practically age three.
2016-09-05 11:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not even 2 but so letting you know they are moist just isn't the equal as being equipped to pee in the potty before the fact. Try letting them run bare with a pair of potties close with the aid of they are able to go too and do not sweat it. Most youngsters can not maintain it except after 2, nearly age three.
2016-08-05 21:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You deserve a vacation in the Bahamas. I only had one child at a time and can't imagine the stresses of multiples. This might sound gross but could you move the potty chair into a different room? I don't know maybe the living room where you will be able to help both children at the same time. I know this sounds crude but it might work.
2007-10-16 02:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by fire_side_2003 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This goes on even after they are both trained...My twins are almost 5 and if we are out and one has to potty the other has to come too. That means leaving meals on the table and coming back to them.
At home is another story tend to one and leave the other at the table to eat...
I always make them "try" to potty before meal time or before we leave the house....if they don't try, we don't leave....
2007-10-16 05:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by twinmomg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A portable potty is the ideal thing and two even better, lots of praise... What a big boy, claps, cheers!!! When one gets it and the other doesn't it becomes challenge... I want it to so what do I have to do to get it? Underwear one in diapers one out of diapers. Oh look at the cool underwear, do you want to wear them too? When you do what your brother does then you can wear them too. It won't take long for him to catch on. Good luck! God bless and put angels on your pillows.
2007-10-16 02:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok i think i watched this on oprah winfrey or something.. what you do is buy a doll that your son likes. make a birthday party for the doll have fun drinks food yummy etc etc. anyways and then omg!! baby needs to go potty!! take him to the toilet pull down pants and let him wee weeee
tried to explain it quickly sorry don't have much time at the moment but yeah my friend tried this I told her as well that i'd seen it on some tv show and now she can't get her son out of the toilet!! good luck
2007-10-16 02:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help but I am haveing trouble potty training my little boy. All I can say is that they are hard headed, and good luck. Tell me if you learn any tricks!!
2007-10-16 02:53:34 · answer #9 · answered by kittie1057 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off get two potties
2007-10-16 02:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋