What's the best way to introduce potty training concepts to a 24 month old?

Question

It's time to potty train my son. I know it's recommended to wait until I think he's "ready," but we have a bit of a problem. He just turned 2 last week and he's huge for his age. He's not fat; the dr. said he's in great shape. He's just tall and sturdy.

The problem is that my son is now in the largest size diapers available. He hates cloth diapers and won't wear them so I don't know what I'm going to do when he outgrows this size. The best solution I can come up with is to start potty training him now. He will pull down his pants and training pants (which can't double as diapers since they don't work overnight and I have to change them as soon as he wets them or they pop when he sits down) and sit on his potty chair, but he won't actually pee. He thinks this new game is really fun and he's having a great time, but he's not quite making the connection.

What's the best way to help him understand what he's supposed to be doing?

Answer 1

This is always a tough one...starting the whole process of connecting using the potty with the potty. Do you have any nieces/nephews who are not much older than him that are potty trained? That could help. With my kids we got one of their favorite stuffed animals or a doll of some sort. I got a syringe full of water, and hiding it behind the "doll" have the doll go pee pee in the potty. It helped to kind of get the concept of it. My youngest wouldn't pee in the potty but would of course in the bath tub. (sounds kinda mean, but) when the water was still real shallow, and I saw him start to pee, I'd say his name and he would stop. I'd sit him on the potty and he finished with lots of praises from me! Good luck to you. I'm sure your little guy will get it soon! :0)

Answer 2

Explain to your child what the potty is for and have it in the room with them for a while before you start trying them to use it. Keep an eye on them to see what way the react when they need to go (standing still/face changes etc), once you now the signs and you see them put them on the potty and tell them to do their pee there. If they really dont want to then dont pressure them to. If they're happy to sit on the potty but aren't doing anything then let them for a while but if they've been on it for more than 3 or so minutes take them off it as they need to know that it is not just for sitting on. Let them run around without their nappy as well and just keep a good eye on them so you can pop them on the potty before any accidents can happen. If they have an accident tell them that its ok but next time they should use their potty. Make sure that they know that its their potty and they're a very good/big child for having their own potty. When they do use the potty make sure to give them massive praise! If you're comfortable with this then I would advise you to use the toilet in front of them and explain that this is what you do when you're old enough to not wear nappies. My daughter used her potty at 2 but didnt like it so much so I got a wee seat that sits on the toilet seat so it fits them, she liked this much better. And always tell them to tell you when they have to go potty. Good Luck! It will take a lot of trial and error but you should be able to do it at this age if you have good patience. Just don't pressure them or get cross if they aren't getting the hang of it!

Answer 3

get an inexpensive baby doll that 'wets' when you 'feed' her water...and pretend you both have to potty train dolly....make sure you praise dolly when she 'potties'.....eventually he'll make the conection and in the meantime this new game can be a part of a positive potty training experience....don't be concerned if he sits down to pee...standing up is an easily learned skill best saved for when he's a litle older and has better aim, tho some guys never do...lol Good Luck

Answer 4

pull ups go all the way to 5t and then theres good nights that fit kids as big as age 10. so stop forcing your child hes too young all it will be at this age is a huge mess. wait until hes ready. you can also ask your doctor for larger child diapers they do make them for handicapped kids. and if your child is soo big he doesnt fit as pant made for a 12 year old your child is fat

to start potty training buy a potty chair sit it in the bathroom and start sitting him on it fully clothed. then at bath time sit him on the potty bare bottomed while you draw his bath. then start putting him on there first thing in the morning and last before bed. until hes dry for 2 hours or more and waking up dry he wont be ready to train

Answer 5

When it was time to potty train my oldest, I had to put her potty chair in the living room and have her sit on it while watching cartoons. It might not be the best parenting decision I've made but she got the hang of it real quick.

Answer 6

have him watch his dad use the toilet. let him sit on the toilet til he does use it. praise him when he does. don't leave him alone and bring books or something to keep him occupied. the day care where my kids went put the boys on the toilet backwards so they would be in the right direction for when they could stand and so they wouldn't spray all over. buy him those potty training pants so he gets to know how it feels.

Answer 7

First, goodnites now make boxer training pants. I used them for my daughter and they were awesome. She is 32 months now and is still in the process of potty training. We started out by taking her to the bathroom with us. She eventually got the hang of it. Go let him pick out underwear of his choice. Explain to him that he is a big boy. When you potty in the toilet make a big deal out of it and reward yourself in his presence. Then he will know if he goes then he can have a reward to. He will get the hang of it, but no matter what dont get frustrated.

Answer 8

With my daughter, I just started putting her on the toilet just for fun.. She would sit and do nothing, but after a couple of months of doing this here and there, she actually tinkled...This made her really easy to train because she was already familiar with the concept...Good luck!