Does anyone have any potty training advice for a boy?

Question

He will go when you take him to the potty but shows no interest in going on his own

Answer 1

I tried to explain everything to my son, like that babies use the diaper and when he was ready, he could try to use the toilet like a big boy. It helped my son to potty train standing up so he could see what was happening and connect the sensations. Standing securely was not a problem because my son used The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com This stool makes every toilet kid-sized. My kids immediately climbed up on this stool and discovered that they could safely use the toilet. This got them very interested in using the toilet and they were potty trained very quickly.

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

Just make it very low-key. It works best if they take control of their own development to using the potty, rather than being 'trained' like a dog.

Buy him some underwear with his favourite TV character, or similar, and let him know where it is. Tell him that when he's big enough to use the potty or toilet, and doesn't want nappies (diapers) any more, then he'll be able to wear it.

Then don't worry about it. Sooner or later he'll make the decision.

Also make sure he knows how boys 'go' - maybe his dad or grandpa could show him.

Answer 3

I am training my son also now and he prefers to stand and pee then use the little potty we tried putting cherrios in there and letting him try and shoot them we tried giving him gum after each time he did it and making a real big deal. Also just put underwear on him. You may have to clean up a little but they dont like being wet and the pull up is so much like a diaper

Answer 4

Here are some tips my grandmother gave me and i did with my son and they seemed to work. first u have to ask them quite often if they have to go potty. if possibe let him run around outside "free bird" and see he can do all kinds of cool stuff when he pee's. my son thought it was cool he could pee far and almost on me. another is let him carry around a pail of some sort and pee in it, they think this is fun too, i dont know why. anyway after they pee in the pail show them that they have to pour it in the potty because that is where pee goes. i dont what is so facinating about theese things but my son thought it was great. hope this helps.

Answer 5

Use positive reinforcement. It sounds like he knows what to do, now he just needs a reason to do it. Make a chart and give him stars for each day he goes without having an 'accident', or create other positive rewards for him.

Answer 6

Cheerios.

Answer 7

Its usually better and easier if a male teaches them i think...I've heard of throwing m and m's in the toilet or cheerios and telling him to aim at them

Answer 8

I have the same problem, my son is two and only goes when i take him, and if i put him on his undies, he doesnt show any problem if he gets wet. do i need advice too.