I need help potty training

Question

OK in the last few days my son has really been showing signs that he's ready to start the potty training process. He will be 3 in november. He enjoys sitting on the potty and makes sounds likes he's trying but nothing happens. Should I take him to the potty like every hour???He can't really get his pants down on his own but that's my fault for doing everything for him. I have really been making myself stop and letting him be independent...ANy advice??

Answer 1

Its summer - keep his shorts off him around the house (I dont really like PullUps, but they protect the carpet!) - it will make it easier for him to "be a big boy" and go by himself.

I would try every hour - sometimes he wont have to go, but its a great reminder.

My best luck was first thing in the morning, Id make sure I woke up first and took him straight to the potty!

Answer 2

If he's really interested, he sounds like a prime candidate for naked/bottomless training.

Don't take him to the potty every hour. (You'll both just get bored and frustrated.)  Strip him below the waist. (If you have a yard, do it outside. If not, remove any rugs, do it in a carpetless room, or plan to have your carpets cleaned in a couple of weeks!) Have a potty handy and let him run around bare.  When he pees, remind him to try the potty next time.  He should make the connection pretty quickly. If, in a couple of days, he's still not getting it, put him back in diapers and wait a while longer.  

Answer 3

go in the morning, after meals, and before bed and bathtime... the times the bowels are most loose... for urinating start him sitting unless he knows how to aim his p***s or all you get is a big mess...

Answer 4

I like the idea of bottomless training, but that's not always ideal for everyone (i.e. wall to wall carpeting etc...) So if that's doesn't work for you, try the new pull ups that allow the child to feel wet.  Those seem to at least get the child realizing what's happening.  Then you can remind him to tell you or go to the potty when it's time to go.  Also, I've found that using a little sticker chart to reward proper potty behavior works wonderfully.  The only way it works though is if parents are diligent and use the chart consistently.  Children really respond to visible reward.  I hung the chart right next to the potty where they could see it.  Good luck!

Answer 5

this is how old my daughter was wen i potty trained her and its the best time, she was 3 in june and shes even out of nappies at night now, the best think to do is wen your at home leave him with no trousers on, my daughter always asks to wear dresses or skirts so its easyier for her but he'll get there, good luck.xx

Answer 6

Here are the top two ideas that seem to get the best response from a child. I use these all the time.

1. Try encouraging your child with a reward. Every time they can go to the potty without wetting their pants, they get a treat (candy, toy, etc…). I tried this with my nephew and he definitely loved it. He was so excited to show me he went potty all by himself. It may take a few tries before they get the hang of it but once they do it’s all uphill from there.

2. Use a prop for your child. One of my favorites that I use with Jacqueline is the potty undies. We picked a pair of undies that has a cartoon character she loves (in this case strawberry shortcake) and I tell her, “Make sure you don’t get Strawberry all wet. She doesn’t like that very much.” So now when she goes potty she finds me afterwards to show me Strawberry is still dry.

The main idea is to entertain the child and make it seem like going potty is a game. Children hate work and love fun, so why not make potty time fun for them. Trust me your child will absolutely love one of the top two ideas. Good Luck!

Answer 7

yeah i think you should take him to the potty like every hour or even every half an hour depending on how much water intake he takes in... but well it's also good to let him experience wetting his pants coz by then he would understand that his wearing underwear and that he needs to go to the potty.. and if he did a poo or pee in the potty you could praise him by like giving a sticker or something.... and maybe u can try to encourage him to get his pants down with your help or maybe like show him how to do it.. afterall he would get use to it... well keep trying alright! i'm sure he will be toilet trained by no time!