When Should I potty Train?

Question

I have a 13 month old who knows where the toilet is and knows how to flush it. When should I start potty training him, and what methods should I use? I have heard that it is harder to potty train boys then girls...HELP PLEASE

Answer 1

My son was potty trained at 22 Months and my daughter at about 30 months.
He was easier.
just put a potty seat in each bathroom and place him on it when you are in there. if he shows real intrest let him run around "free" and watch for cues(maybe in a few months)
-Pull ups did not work for us!
it just confused my daughter and my son never used them.
We got big Boy and big girl panties with their favorite characters on them and they got to put on a pair if the were sucessful on the potty.
-expect accidents.
-some say if you train to youg they may regress after they turn 2 we had no problems with that.
-let him watch his daddy go
-small rewards like a sticker or a stamp on the hand are also good after sucess.
good luck it can take some time, be patient and be prepared.

Answer 2

First of all, your child should be physically ready to potty train...meaning fewer wet diapers during the day. If they can hold their urine longer than two hours, that's one indication. If he doesn't have that kind of bladder control yet, potty training really is pointless. All kids are different, but at a year, I doubt he's ready. Probably more like 18 months to 2 years is when you should start to introduce the potty. Set aside time in the morning and evening where he just sits there(clothes on). Then after a few days or weeks, start to take his diaper off and let him sit there. Talk about what he's doing, sing a "potty" song or read a potty book while sitting. Don't expect him to do anything and always tell him "good job sitting on the potty" after. Then, when you think he's ready..buy big boy pants and be prepared for accidents. The best way is for them to actually feel what it's like to pee or poop....that requires just biting the bullet and doing it. Whatever you do, don't push it. It could take a week, it could take a month, it could take 3 months....just be patient and consistent. Boys are tougher for the most part b/c they'd rather be playing than sitting and waiting and they don't want to interrupt playtime to go poop or pee. I would wait a bit longer though....he seems really young. Good luck!

Answer 3

I am a mother of 4 children all of whom are 6 and under the children are ready when they start messing with their diapers after they have gone in them. It is a sign that they don't like it on them. Every child is different and does things at their own pace. Just pay attention to the child's cues and don't try too early, you will just end up with more accidents than anything else. I have 3 boys two of whom have been potty trained and neither of them were trained before 2. I have a 2 year old who is just starting it now because he is ready. He began to dig in and take off his diaper. Those are the big signs, and the second BIGGEST SIGN is when the can actually talk and say Potty!!

Answer 4

When your child goes to flush the toilet, again, tell them that the toilet is not just for flushing. Explain to them what the actually use the toilet from. Tell them that a person they like, such as Elmo or Blues Clues or even you for example, use the toilet and not a diaper. You can start gradually now because the sooner, the better! One of my friends has a daughter that is over 2 years old, and she refuses to use the toilet. She says that she wants to be a baby, and she has even drawn pictures of her whole family wearing diapers.
Another thing you could use is one of those little pottys for little kids. Those are a great start.
Good Luck!!

Answer 5

If he is comfortable with trying then he's ready.
All kids are different on when they should or
shouldn't do things. My daughter was walking at
5 1/2 months. No kidding ! I would meet people
whose babies hadn't even rolled over yet.
They would think something was wrong with their
babies. I would just tell them she's not supposed
to be able to do that yet , nothing is wrong with your child. They all develope at they're own pace.
My boys were the opposite , very lazy.
Today , all are grown , boys are very successful
and daughter is still trying to figure out what life's
all about.
As for potty training my boys , got one of the
snap on seats and a steppy so he could use
the big boy potty. My first would pop it on by himself and get right up there. That was the
beginning of his independence. That was the
best .25 cent rummage deal I ever found.
He was 18 mos. then. Daughter was going
potty at 11 mos.
Be supportive of their accomplishments.

Answer 6

Potty training should start at 18months or 24 months but it is really up to you. Nobody knows your son except you, but if he knows where the toilet is and he can flush it why not try now. Yes they do say boys are hard to potty train my daughter grasp on to potty training really quick but my son is still trying to get the hang of it. Every kid moves at their own speed. Hope this helps

Answer 7

Boys are more difficult to potty train, this is true. But the proper time to train a child is when they start to act interested. It is slightly early now, though, as I believe that children are not physiologically ready for potty training until age 2. Humor him, though, and buy him a little potty and let him try. It certainly can't hurt anything.

Answer 8

Well i think you should buy a potty training book, Everybody poops is the standard one, Nobody poops but you is less popular but still the same and if you are a bit religious i'd recommend You're a Naughty Child And That's Concentrated Evil Coming Out The Back OF You, nevertheless i think the white thing in the back of it is where the wizard who operates the toilet lives, it would be wise not to anger him....

Answer 9

Hi....I have 3 girls and 1 boy...and I can't say my boy was harder for he was my first. It has been my experience that you make them familiar with the potty and you always ask them if you see them either do the dance or grab if they have to go. But all 4 of my children just started to go one day. I tried to train my last baby early because she really has it together...especially with her older siblings...but again she had many accidents and I gave up for a few more months tried it again and that was it. Good Luck and try not to become frustrated it is really early for your son.

Answer 10

It isn't really harder to potty train boys....they just have to work on their aim.

The person who said that it is important for them to know that things have a place is right....but make sure he knows that you don't just pee in anything.

My cousin was about two years old and he understood that you had to pee IN SOMETHING but didn't get that it always had to be the toilet. For a month or so, you had to watch the dog's water disg, the potted plants, your drinks, any open container, around him. At his brother's birthday party he even dropped his drawers and peed into the back of his Tonka truck.