Potty training question..

Question

My son is almost 23 months. He has shown interest in potty training for some time, and has started saying "Pee Pee or Poo Poo" but it takes him a while to do it once he sits down. I've put him in his "big boy" underwear for the first time today, but now what? How often do I put him on the potty? If he pees in his underwear do I let him wear them so he gets the idea that it's gross or what? I'm new to this and could use any advice.

Funny story.. earlier he finally pooed after an hour and stood up, shook his hand in front of his fact and said, "Phew! I did it!" and was waving his hand around like it stunk. haha

Answer 1

This is an exciting time for both of you.  Try reading to him while he is waiting to "go".  He could also be constipated, so maybe increase his fruits or fiber.  

You didn't mention "pull ups".  Personally, I think they are a waste of money and just stall the whole potty training process.  Invest in a good waterproof (cotton, not plastic) mattress cover and go for it.  Remember to have him urinate before bed and then wake him up right before you go to bed to urinate again.  I think teaching a boy to sit on the toilet while urinating (at this age) is easier.  Especially when they are being woken up to urinate.

Anyhow, I would put him on the toilet for MAX 10-15 minutes every 30-45 minutes.  He will have an occasional accident and he may even revert back completely to wearing diapers.  My first was easy to train, my second not to easy.

Remember, kids have only two things they can be the boss of, 1. Eating and 2. is peeing & pooping.  Don't let this process turn in to a power struggle.  And never, never get mad if he doesn't succeed.

I know this is more than you asked, sorry, but I wanted to share as much as I could.

Oh, sorry, one other bit of info.........never call p**p yucky, gross or anything else derogatory.  This will cause him to hide his p**p or be afraid of it.

Answer 2

if he says it every time he is about to go... then take him... or just take him after meals, before bed and bath and right after he gets up...that story is weird... where was his hand when he pooped... in his pants?? oh... if it takes him an hour after he knows he needs to go... then he needs more fiber...

Answer 3

Sounds like he is on his way... Depending on whom you ask, the "right" age to start potty training may range from as young as 6 months to 3 years.

While age can be used as a determining factor, there are several others to address. The most important factors are not necessarily age, but rather physiologic, physical and psychological readiness.

Before a child can be "toilet trained", he must have attained a certain amount of physiologically readiness, namely "bladder readiness". In infancy, babies frequently are unable to hold large amounts of urine in their bladder and void small amounts. As a child grows older, his bladder becomes more mature, and is able over time to hold larger amounts of urine between voids.

Another component, which overlaps with psychological readiness, is the ability of your child to recognize that he is voiding (i.e. if your child does not recognize when she is voiding, toilet training is virtually impossible). Some children start showing some signs of "bladder readiness" around 2 years of age. Most will attain it by three years of age.

Another component of readiness is physical readiness. This includes the ability to walk well (to and from the bathroom), to be able to pull pants up and down, and the ability to get on and off the toilet/potty chair fairly independently.

The last component is probably the most important: psychological readiness, or willingness!

If a child is not bothered by a wet or dirty diaper, if he is uninterested or unwilling to sit on the potty, believe me, you are not going to get very far. As the saying goes, you can place a toddler on a potty, but you can't make him pee.

Once your child is showing all these components of toilet training readiness, most experts recommend waiting at least three months before you start toilet training to ensure that all is set.

Last but not least, look at yourself and your family situation. In order for toilet training to be as painless and smooth as possible, make sure that you AND your child are ready. Some kids toilet train quite easily, while for others it becomes what seems like a long drawn out battle.

Answer 4

by son learned stinky a long time ago. my mom says that its more training the parents than the child. let him go in the bathroom with you, and make sure all the grown up boys sit down to pee, so he gets the right idea.

if you leave him in wet undies then he could get a rash. so id say take him to the bathroom whenever you go, so that he has more exposure to it. sounds like you are doing a good job though. i got my son to tinkle in the potty the other day, i was so proud! hes 25 months.