Potty Training 27 Month Old Boy

My kids were late trainers...3 yrs 7 months and 3 yrs 5 months. My first had some fears of public restrooms. I kept a potty in the trunk and let him sit in the trunk of the car to go when we were out. I can't get my head around wearing pull ups sometimes when it's convenient for me - they are trained or they are not - but I know that works for some people. I kept a supply of baby wipes, bags, hand sanitizer, and lysol wipes in the trunk for cleaning up. I also made it a point to go into the public restroom of every store/restaurant we went to. At first we just went in and briefly looked that there was a bathroom. Once that was no big deal, I'd turn on the hand dryer. After that, I'd flush, wash my hands and use the hand dryer...desensitizing and normalizing over time. I never pushed it, just made bathroom visits part of our outings an soon they were no big deal. Now at 4 and 5 both my kids use public bathrooms independently...under a very watchful eye with lots of coaching from me, of course.

It's just going to take time. We saw "Flushed Away" while potty training. She didn't go in public for nearly a year. You just get used to making sure they go before you leave and then put a pull up on them.

He's not even 3 yet so he's not typically old enough so putting a pull up on him when you go out in public is pretty normal for at least another 6-9 months. Even if he was doing great going on a public toilet.

My daughter had the same thing happen. The automatic toilets really scared her especially because they are so loud. I think she was a little older, I honestly don't remember the age (she is 16 now!) but, I just went over flushing at home and where we were and let her hear it before it happend just to prep her. For awhile she would leave the stall and get far away before I flushed! But home was quickly not an issue. Patience, but I wouldn't stop pottie training, all kids are different, and if he is pottie trained, just work with him and he will get better with time. Good Luck!

Yes, boys do tend to take longer. But, don't let that stop you from trying and working with him. My four year old son is afraid of the automatic hand dryers. I used to let him go potty and pull him off and away from the toilet before it flushed. Also, telling him to be prepared for the loud flush. He may just need a little time. Good luck. I'm currently working with my 2 1/5 year old to potty train him.

Give it some time.
Boys take longer.
Keep gently trying.
My son hates those & he's older now.
I hate those automatic flushers. They never work at the right time.
Try again later.
Slowly try going into the different bathooms while you're out saying you
have to go.
It all happens in due time.