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My son has used the toilet on several occasions when told to do so. However he will ot go on his own, nor will he go number 2 in the toilet.
We are close, but i need something else? I have tried candy, i have also tried punishment, and i have tried putting him in underpants to see what it feels like to be dirty. Is there another approach??
2007-10-25 06:51:06 · 7 answers · asked by anna h 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Really, until your child is good and ready and tells you the cues when he's ready you can try all you like, you'll end up in the same results. I thought my son would never get it but then at 31 months he said one day he was ready and on day one hasn't had an accident. My daughter was the same but she did the same result at 18 months. They won't do it until they're ready!
2007-10-25 07:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Guinness L♥ver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kids are late bloomers, and rushing can cause longer delays and self esteem problems. If he isn't ready stop trying to push it. Let him tell you when and you will recognize the signs. I did it all wrong with my son because I listened to all the other people telling me what and how and when to do it. Even the babysitters tried to coax, intimidate, pressure, retailate to get him to use the potty, and not anything worked for him but him being ready. They will tell you in there own little way, just be watching and listening. To get my kid all the way completely trained with no more accidents, he was nearly 4 1/2yrs and approaching Pre-K before he decided he didn't like his britches messy or wet. It was started off wrong in the beginning...and I paid for it, as did he. ONE TIP: I would put a square of toilet paper in the toilet floating on the water, and we played a game of SHOOTING the sailboat. This is what really did help to get him to want to potty in the toilet. SINKING the sailboat with #2. Letting him know he can't sink the sailboat when he does the poop in his pants. Make it fun...and be fun with him while you teach him. My husband wasn't that much help with him in this area. Some but not much. Be patient and listen to yourself and him and not to what everyone says is right.
2007-10-25 14:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by Toffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your child is ready, he'll do his business. Try using bid boy underwear with his favorite characters on them. If after a week of trying, he won't go pee or poop in the toilet, then he's not ready.
Also, let him use the big toilet, not a potty training one. My son really enjoyed that and felt like a grown up. Good Luck!
2007-10-25 14:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by panepanelli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please, no punishments. It takes time and it will happen when it's time. Just use encouragement and occasional rewards. The absolute worst thing is punishment and/or humiliation. He's just a little boy and it will come. If you hurry this along there is a better chance of accidents later.
2007-10-25 14:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by doodlebug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i stayed at home i let my son walk around naked and watched him closely to catch him before he peed and then just kept taking him to the bathroom, it worked for all 4 of my kids but i was a stay at home mom.I think they notice more when there naked, or just have on a shirt. punishment will make the problem worse!!
2007-10-25 14:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the store and let him pick out some new under ware, your know with a cartoon creator on them. Something he will want to keep clean .... give this a try.
2007-10-25 14:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Timbo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how long have you put him in underpant? w/ my daughter, i prepared to have 2 weeks of accident. it took her about 10 days to "click" and after that, no more dirty diapers.
this thing takes time, be patient
2007-10-25 13:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋