How to potty train my 21 month old?

Question

Okay i can not stand this diaper stage any more! It is time to potty train, because i refuse to keep changing him! I know he is ready, he comes to me and tells me he needs a new pamper, and he says he pooped when he does. He basically changed himself, he lays down undoes the sides, then lifts his butt up lets me clean him and then goes about his way. He loves to flush the toilet but he can not stand to sit on the potty. Where do i start? I don't care if he stands or not i just want him to use the bathroom in the potty, and he refuses! I have gotten to the point where i put him in time out if he refuses to use the potty. There has got to be a better day!?!? Any help?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

it's probably still a bit too early....and he wont want to do it if you force.

Answer 3

Okay this is a long process. But it begins with big boy underwear. you lure him to sit on the potty with games that he really likes, but can only have while he sits on the potty. And, take a deep breath, you need to remove the diaper. PERIOD. After a few days of big/little messes you will know his schedule and will put him on the potty when you know he has to go. It may be a while before he begins to ask for it.  The challenge of diapers is that they teach our kids to go to bathroom one way (anytime/anywhere) and then we  want them to immediately grasp the right way.  Don't use punishment. This is trial and patience issue.  BUT the diaper has to go permanently (except naps)

Answer 4

I am potty training my 21 month old right now too, I can feel your pain! when my son goes on the potty we give him 1 tic-tac and that is all. it is still struggle some times but whe he goes we make a huge deal out of it we have even had him call a gramdparent to tell his news he loves it!! we also took away his diapers except for nap and bed time the feeling of going in his pants grosses him out, and plus we baught undies that are just too cool the get that dirty! we did all of this with our daughter about two year ago and it worked wonders!! Good luck!!