Is he ready to potty train or not?

Question

I say he's not but my husbands family keeps telling me he is. My son is 22 month old. I told them that he's not cuz he cant say pee or poo yet, he doesn't have bladder control yet he still wakes up wet from his nap and in the morning and he has no interest in the potty either. Is it just me or am I right?

Answer 1

The lack of interest in a sign he's not ready.  Can he use the stairs?  (That's proof that he should be able to control his sphincters.)  

On that note, you can put out the potty chair and leave the door open to the bathroom when you go.  He'll become accustomed to the toilet's use.  You can explain to him that the food he eats goes into his body and that his body keeps the good stuff and eliminates the stuff he no longer needs.  You can show him the trash and tell him that we don't keep the trash in our house, so he doesn't want to keep his p**p in his body or else he'll have problems with his tummy.

If you know when he usually does his thing, try putting him on the potty chair and give him cheerios if he goes.  For boys, you can put the cheerios in the toilet (or liquid dishwashing soap) and his dad can show him how to sink the cheerios or make bubbles.  

Boys are usually a bit later to be potty trained than girls. (If you need some fuel to back your debate)

Answer 2

You are right. Potty train him when he is three. By that time they will be ready.

Answer 3

I think it sounds like he's not ready my 2 yr old can say she has to pee so she does alright during the day but we don't push it yet cause she has no intrest in the potty all the time it comes and goes. Maybe what you should start to do though is take him into the bathroom and buy a potty so that he can sit on it when you go.When your done say things like "yea mommy peed on the potty good, can I have a high five!" And he will see that a reward goes with the potty.

Answer 4

All kids are different, but your son is not ready. He needs to understand the words pee and pooh and what they mean when you say them to him. Give him a bit more time. It could take him longer to train if you start now.

Answer 5

i would say no he is not

my son is 13 months and i am potty training him but he is taking his diaper off and trying to go to the potty with his daddy. you will know when he is ready.all kids are diff.

Answer 6

I think you are right..he should show some sort of interest in learning to go potty as well as say it...I would wait a few more months before I consider it...good luck

Answer 7

Potty training is not easy by any means.  And as a Mom you have a keen instinct when your child is ready.  Is he walking?  Have you tried to put him on the potty chair?  If so, how did he react?  I think that if you have tried and he acted like it was no big deal then No he's not ready.  If he's not walking then I don't think  he's ready.  

Waking up with a wet diaper makes a big difference also.  

My suggestion would be try some pull-ups when YOU think he is ready.  See how he does with that. If he's not ready, the worst thing that you could do is force him to train.  He will resent it and not be willing to try again for awhile.  Let him go at his own pace.  Its like when they start walking, they walk when they are ready.  

Another suggestion....try not to go from diaper to underwear and back and forth because this is confusing to the child.  Diapers give them more freedom and I don't think that they learn to control their bladder as well when they flip flop.  

And encourage encourage encourage and encourage some more.  I always clap like a maniac and say  "YAY you did it....what a big boy you are!!!" and a treat follows.

good luck!!  :)

Answer 8

You can suggest he try to use the potty, but he may very well not be ready. Many people assume by age two a child SHOULD use the toilet....this is not at all true. It is mainly said because it is possible for a child to be ready (not all children of course) and because of daycare/preschool. Do not force you child to use the potty or it may actually delay his progress (if any), and interest in doing so. Simply suggest to him that the potty is there, be an example so that he can see how it works, offer rewards of hugs & kisses if he progresses. Though some children do very well, It is actually likely for a child to regress even after learning to use the potty if they were taught early. Children who start when they are actually ready, sometimes even at three are more likely to stay compliant. If he shows absolutely no interest, wait a month or so and try again. Keep the subject open and available, but do not push at it. Children are like adults...they are people and no one likes to be forced to do something, and when they are....they become stubborn. Good luck

Answer 9

yes, I would start now if I were you. Just because he cant say he needs to go doesn't mean he wont be able to learn!!! Don't force him i would take it slow. but yes, start now.

Answer 10

yes u should

Answer 11

heck no...if you don't feel he is ready then don't push it.

my son is 2 and a half and i know he isn't ready yet...his doctor agreed and we aren't going to start until november and he will be turning 3 in january.

i don't understand why its such a rush to make it happen as young as possible. its stressful to push something on a child who isn't ready. your his mom...you will know when your kiddo is ready.

Answer 12

he's not ready.

you'll know when he is

Answer 13

HE MAY NOT BE READY BUT IT IS DEFINITELY TIME MY SON IS ALSO 22 MONTHS AND HE IS FASCINATING WITH THE POTTY HE ACTUALLY TELLS ME WHEN HE HAS TO USE IT I ALSO HAVE FOUR NEPHEWS  AND THEY'VE ALL POTTY TRAINED AROUND TWO .. DO NOT THINK YOUR TODDLER IS BEHIND BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DEVELOPS DIFFERENTLY BUT HE SHOULD BE A LITTLE INTERESTED IN IT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN TRY A VIDEO CALLED ELMOS POTTY TIME ITS GREAT.

Answer 14

I agree with the answerer's that say he's not ready.  He should be able to say pee and poo.  I started training my daughter at 20 months because she wanted to use the potty.  She tells me she "has to go potty, mommy" and is now almost 26 months old.  Don't let anyone force him to go.  He will in his own time.

Answer 15

My son is 22 months as well and i just bought him a potty last week and the only reason why i did is because he seems to be getting embarrased when he poos and he tells me when he does. He knows how to say the p**p and pee he doesnt nessisarily tell me that way. He ususally will point to his diaper and say mommy, yuckie. but i think you as a mom will know when hes ready. when you truly believe your son is ready he will be. It doesnt hurt to just buy one and if hes interested then he is and if not, oh well.