Potty Training Hell?

Question

My son is nearly 2 and a half years old and i have been unsuccessfully trying to potty train him for a while now but he still doesnt seem to have the hang of it, if i take his nappy off he will hold his wee and then do ir all over the floor when he cant hold it anymore, i have already explored the possibility that he doesnt like the potty and brought him a toilet seat but he doesnt want to use that either. I am constantly reminding him about using the potty and trying to encourage him to sit on it so he doesnt forget
Does anyone have any tips for how i can use for trying to get him toilet trained

Answer 1

What worked for my son is The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com I started by just setting it at the toilet. This stool makes every toilet kid-sized. My kids immediately climbed up on this 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.

With this stool, your son will be potty trained in a week. My 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 and sides make all the difference! My son and daughter felt very secure and the sides makes them feel comfortable and closed in when they use the toilet.

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

Answer 2

I have just trained twins no easy job l can tell you! l have one rule and it hasn't let me down with all my five children. Wait untill they are ready and by the sound of it he is not. Don't be pressured by other parents boasting that there little darling was toilet trained at two. l even noticed with the twins that one finished being trained about a month behind the other. leave it another couple of weeks and once you start you have to carry on. It takes a lot of patience don't confuse him by showing him the toilet seat as well. Let him come to the toilet with you and other family members so that he gets used to the bathroom.I also bought a spare potty to leave at my mums so that they could use that as well. When you are well on the way make sure he goes on the potty before you go out and then you should be able to get out and about without him needing the toilet half way round the shops. Don't get yourself in a state over it ,it really is nothing to worry about. Two months from now you'll be laughing!!!! good luck x p.s if you havent already buy some pants so he will feel like a big boy. D on't buy those stupid pull up nappy pants they are a no no and a waste of time and money.

Answer 3

You're under pressure because you're toddler's still in nappies and she won't be allowed to start nursery unless she's toilet trained. All the other mums seem to have cracked it, so why can't you?
Your 7-step plan
1. Your instinct will tell you they're ready. Look out for the signs - talking about a wet nappy, telling you they want the loo or pulling off nappies.
2. Relax. If you're tense about the toilet - you're toddler will be too. Choose a week that's good for you to make this a priority.
3. Really go for it. Dispose of the nappies. Challenge yourself to keep your nerve - and them in pants.
4. Decide if you want to use a potty or go straight to a trainer toilet seat. If you use a potty, put it in the bathroom - not the TV room.
5. Accidents will happen. Don't be negative and make a fuss. This is all new for them too.
6. Good habits are caught not taught. Let them go to the toilet with you and sit them on the potty or toilet at times they

Answer 4

Boys always seem to take longer to get the idea than girls! My own son was about 3 before he really became reliable, asked to go and actually reached the potty or toilet in time. My grandson was much the same. Even then, if he was absorbed in doing something more interesting and held on too long, he would have an accident.

Try not to make an issue of it or keep on reminding him, as I think that can have the opposite effect. If you're going out then suggest to your son that it's a good idea to have a wee (or whatever term you use) before you put your coats on. If you're at home, let him wear pants or "pull-ups" and leave the potty somewhere near where he's playing.

My best wishes to you and don't despair!

Answer 5

With my son we started potty training at 2yrs 4months. I just book a few days off work and stayed home with him, left his pants off and every 15 mins sat him on the potty to try for a wee. When he did one I made such a fuss and made him feel so clever that he almost burst trying to make himself wee everytime after that.
Let him go with you to the toilet so he knows that it is normal. My son comes with me and tells me that I'm a clever girl when I go! Don't shout or punish if he has an accident, just say nevermind, next time you must ask for the potty.
Maybe if he really can't get the hang of it he just isn't ready. Some kids take longer than others.
Good Luck!!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

All I can say is Dr. Phil is the man. We successfully trained our daughter in one day thanks to his advice. It sounds weird, but it really works, I can attest to it. Other than the very infrequent 'accident' it has been successful since that first day. We didn't have a doll that wet, but followed the rest of it like it was written. We also put the potty in the bathroom and took her with us whenever we went. Every time someone (even visitors) went to the toilet properly, we had a party, it was a long day, but well worth it. My daughter didn't go into the bathroom with the visitors. She started at 2 years old and she is almost 5 now and is still excited that she can do it herself. Definitely worth a try, I've never heard success stories about anything like this method.

Answer 8

Well he is obviously interested b/c he takes off his diaper to go, have you tried only putting him in underwear rather than diapers or pull ups (except at night)? Also, you can establish a reward system (stickers, a little treat of some kind) for when he goes in the potty. Try to relax a bit, potty training is hard! Some recent studies have said that kids that are older when they are potty trained (age 3+) tend to take to it quicker and have less accidents and bedwetting, whereas younger kids that are pushed into it (not saying that about your son he is obviously interested in it) tend to have more problems with accidents and bedwetting even up to age 6 and take longer to train. Good luck!

Answer 9

I've heard of some people who set up charts in the bathroom and put stickers on them each time after the child uses the potty and then after so many stickers gets a reward... sometimes to get them to like it you have to bribe them lol the reward doesn't have to be anything super expensive, just something to let them know that what they are doing by using the potty is a very good thing

Answer 10

The most important thing is to keep calm. I know that isn't easy but they pick up on your anxiety and it takes MUCH longer. Try reminding him less...just keep the potty where he can see it. I found bribery really effective with my boys, although my girls didn't need it. People told me it was a mistake but I gave them a chocolate button every time there was a success and just said never mind when they had an accident. They were so gutted that they missed out on the chocolate button they caught on really quickly. It didn't cause me any problems...although they still remember the chocolate bribery now, and they are 11 and 15.