Potty training 25 month old boy?

Question

everyone keeps telling me to look for signs that my son is ready to start potty training before i start. But i'm not sure if he's ready or not. Some days he'll grab his potty and bring it to the living room, pulls his diaper off and sits on it... sometimes he goes sometimes he gets up and pees on the floor next to it. If he isn't near the potty he brings me a diaper and wipes when it's time for a change. Than again some times when I try to get him to use the potty he throws a temper tantrum. Should I wait a couple months or should I keep trying? I really don't want to push him into it and have him not want to use it. And if I should continue with the potty training are there any suggestions on how to "bribe" him to do it? I've been doing a potty chart but he doesn't understand that and I don't want to give him a cookie every time he goes. Please help!! Thank you.

Answer 1

Try making it fun. throw a cheerio in the toilet and tell him to aim and see if he can get it in the hole. Then if he goes in the potty, reward him somehow.

Answer 2

Not sure i dads in the picture but my son absolutely learned how to go potty because he would follow daddy in the potty...he picked it up instantly i think because even then he wanted to do everything like daddy...

Answer 3

he seems to know what to do, but seems to lack consistancy, which is probably because you are not sure of what to do.  I have heard plenty of people on here give the suggestion, if you are going to go the bribe route, of putting a jar of m&ms or skittles above the potty.  If they pee - one candy, p**p - two candies.  I fortunately didn't have to go that route, because my daughter was a very easy trainer, but i think that is a very good idea.  If you sit down with him and explain that this is what is going to happen, go out and have him pick out his very own big boy panties, and put them on - i only used pullups for sleepy times and for over the panties when we went out (that way they don't lose the panty feel)

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I fully potty trained my son at 24 months, but he didn't want to give up diapers and I thought I shouldn't push so I waited and waited.  Finally after 18 months I insisted, bribed, cajoled, pleaded, you name it, and he gave up diapers.  The waiting did nothing except reinforce poor hygiene habits, completely undo his training, desensitize him to his bodily functions, and cause a few embarassments at playdates.  I was afraid to push my daughter as well and delayed training which I also see wasn't beneficial.  With my third child, I was convinced that potty training is one of those things you DO have to push-- for the child's well being-- just like you push healthy foods and limit sugars.  My third child is 11 months and I have her use the potty regularly just like I have her eat vegetables.  She isn't trained because she isn't old enough to take herself to the potty, but she knows what the  toilet is for and she uses it if I put her on it, because she is used to it.  I don't use many diapers. When she can walk and talk and develops full bladder/bowel control, she will be fully potty trained.  I'm pushing and she is way better off than my first two.  They say they wish I would have done this for them.

Anyway, see this mom's take on insisting a child use the toilet instead of a diaper, I don't agree with it 100%, but it has some really good points and you'll see a method of training that is effective, fairly quick, and doesn't require bribes!

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 5

He is showing signs of being interested in potty training. He knows when he needs to be changed, and he is interested in the potty. Those are beginning signs....but he really doesnt' sound totally ready to me. Boys typically train a bit later than girls....so 25 months is still on the young side. I wouldn't force the issue because that will just get you a lot of backsliding. Definitely don't use food as a reward. stickers are good if they work. Encourage him when he shows interest, but don't be upset when he doesn't. When it's time it will just "click".

Answer 6

You could just give him a piece of a cookie or you could change the reward to an M&M or something small. Or it could be a non-material reward, like you could spin him if he likes that. Also, you can get him special "potty toys" or books-fun things that are only played with in the bathroom. Some kids like this. I think you are right to not want to push him. He is still young but he does seem to know what to do.

Answer 7

I agree with you that you should not push kids into potty training.  For my kids, I looked for waking up with a dry diaper. This shows that they have the internal muscles to control their bladder. My boys potty trained standing up so they could watch what was happening and connect the sensations. I researched and found a sturdy stool with sides for the toilet so they could safely and accurately pee straight down into a regular toilet. http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Child-Corpor...

They loved using what adults use and they were proud of being independent. This stool helped them thrive in potty training and the process was almost stress-free. I feel that being relaxed and comfortable was crucial for them. The stool made the difference and was well worth it. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

It sounds like he is interested, but not quite there yet for potty training.  Keep letting him use his potty as he feels comfortable to do so, and give him a little treat (m&m or gummy bear, or whatever else).  Give it a couple months, and he will probably show more interest over time, and then you can start sitting him on the potty regularly  :)