Potty Training

ohdelightful · 14-04-2009 09:58PM #1

Hey all,

I have a two & a half year old little boy! I have introduced the idea of the potty as he always told me when he was wet n when he is doing a 'stinky' as he calls it so i know he is ready!! However he will run to particular spots in the house and do his business there :eek:!! maybe i am not doing it right any ideas or help appreciated!!!!

LadyE · 17-04-2009 12:06AM

Awww bless him!

Could you introduce a star chart to him, explain that he needs to do his stuff in the potty and everytime he does he get a star on the chart. I also used a book of stickers, and my son would stick one of these on his potty also.

If he gets X amount of stars by teatime then give him a treat (although this wasnt needed because my little fella was just soo delighted with his stickers!)

Alternativly, could you put the potty in the spot he likes to go to? Is this spot away from people, I have known children to hide to do their poo (even in a nappy) because they like privacy, this could be a factor!?

IsThatSo? · 17-04-2009 08:32AM

Is he telling you when its already done? or when he is about to do it? The difference in those questions could mean the difference in whether he is ready or not.

Knowing that he has a wet or dirty nappy is not necessarily the same as being ready to be potty trained, as he needs to recognise the urge to go, rather than realise he has gone. Also, boys are usually later, around 3. But thats not to say that your little fella isn't ready:)

Its normal for them to hide when they are filling a nappy btw, most kids do it and its just a bit of privacy.

Potty Training

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