My son is almost 2 and has no interest in using a potty. I am completely lost on this one. I really don't know what do... look for?. I have been waiting for signs like wanting his diaper changed etc and nothing. He even lies if I ask him if he needs it changed. Do I continue to wait for signs or start trying to encourage? I do say things now and then about using the big boy potty and read him books but it does nothing for him. I will say most of his milestones were right about "on time" but he showed no signs until he did things. His 1st step was actually about 5 steps etc. He goes full force once he learns something.
I think the collective thought is chill out Mom. I can easily sit back and wait for the signs but felt like I was a slacker. No frustration here! Just needed someone to tell me it was ok. Thanks all!
Dont be concerned My nephew is almost 3 and shows no interest at all but if u want what I did for my daughter was got the potty out put it in the living room let her play with it see it and every once in a while i would sit her on it! it worked she love it in there and now months later she is almost completely potty trained! GOOD LUCK
The average age of a boy potty training is 3 to 4 yrs old. Yes, there are some that start around 2, but I don't count a child potty trained until there are no "accidents" for a month. Until then, they are still training.
My 1st boy (2nd child) started training when he was 2 1/2. BUT he would not tell us when he had to go. If we caught him in time, he'd go on the potty... I found it was quite stressful and at the time with #3 on the way I told Hubby I was not going to "force" him to train. Not that you can... It truly is the one thing they have complete control over...
At around 3 1/2 he just got it. Started going himself and telling us he had to go.
Put a chair in the bathroom and let him come into the bathroom with you when you or hubby go. That way he will be comfortable with the concept, potty and noises when HE"S ready. Talk about big boy pottys and unders...
Some of the signs of being fully ready to train is staying dry at night. From about age 2 I would take my son directly into the bathroom and put him on the potty so he could pee in the morning right after waking up.
Give the opportunity, but don't force it.
I have to agree with all the moms on this site who said that most boys don't show in interest in potty training until about 3-1/2 years of age. I have a son who is 3 years old and he'll be 3-1/2 in December. My son just started showing in real interest in the potty 2 months ago. He's getting better everyday...we've only had one accident in the last 5 days which is wonderful. I do not consider my son fully potty trained though because he still needs to wear pull ups and can't control his urges. I'm like you, I tried potty training around 2 years old, but had no luck. I tried all the tricks too, like the rewards, but no luck. Give him another year and then try again. Chances are with older siblings, he may start sooner too so encourage him, but don't focus much on it. One day he'll catch on.
Good Luck,
MC
Almost two is a little young, developmentally. Give him a YEAR...
Boys begin later than girls and ALL children are different. He will show the typical signs: staying dry all night, asking to sit on the potty, bringing you a diaper to change him, etc. when HE is ready.
My son was 3 1/2 when we started to potty train. Currently, we are having an a break down as he is in school and we are painting the house. I am not sure if it is stress or laziness, so be prepared that the hard work can lapse later.
Positive reinforcement works best when you begin. We used the Zoo for our reward system. If you are frustrated, they do pick it up and it gets everyone no where fast.
Good Luck!
Hi S..
I have 2 boys ages 4 and almost 6. My 6 year old started potty training when he was 2(right before his birthday, I was on maternity leave)He did ok, but I should have waited a few more months. By 2 1/2 he was staying dry through the day. My 4 year old watched his brother going to the bathoom and trained himself right aound two. I don't think you have to wait till he's 3 but you can do things to get him interested. I always let my boys in the bathroom while I was going to the bathroom so they could see what it was all about.(that it is something everyone does mutiple times a day) I also used a sticker sheet. Just a piece of paper taped to the bathroom door and if they went potty then they got a sticker to put on the paper.
My mom gave me the best advice. Don't buy a potty chair. Just put him on the toilet backwards. So he is looking at the tank. His little butt will fit on the front edge of the seat so he won't feel like he is going to fall in. This also helps because you don't have to aim. It will go right in. They can also see the pee and poop go in the toilet(for some reason they enjoy this) It worked great with my boys.
Good luck and don't get fustrated, it will happen.
He is too young. Boys don't even start to get control over urination until around 18 mos. I'd wait at least 6 mos.
