Potty Training - Little Boy

XenoSapien · Jul 26, 2007, 06:57 PM

Maybe make the idea of him getting his new bedroom like the greatest thing in the world. Doll it up real nice with the things he likes, and do thoughtful and intricate details to the room and promote the idea just as well. Get him happy about the idea. If you can get him smiling and excited about it, you've done right.

XenoSapien

Deuce Rider · Jul 27, 2007, 07:17 AM

XS,
That's pretty much the approach we're going with. We've just started this week...so, I'm by no means frustrated or freaking; just looking for some input and suggestions. Thanks for yours.
Thank you, also, J_9

jrb252000 · Jul 28, 2007, 04:06 PM

I would have to agree he is a bit young to be potty trained. If you still our set on trying I would suggest getting a little kids potty to start and have him get used to sitting on it. I trained my son to sit down first and when he got a bit older my husband put cherrios in the potty for him to aim at. Please don't force your child to sit there all day though and make him drink liquids. All kids develop different. My son was almost 3 when he was potty trained and could make it through the night without having to go.
As far as the big boy bed I had a crib that converted into a little day bed. My son had no problems switching out at all. However he was almost going on 3 because I didn't want him to roll out or wake up before me and walk around the house. Good luck

SL85S13 · Jul 28, 2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce Rider

My wife and I have a 19 month-old boy (and a little girl due in September). We would like to work on potty training...any suggestions? Should training start by sitting, progressing to standing...or do we try to go straight to the standing approach?

...we are also trying to transition our son out of the nursery and crib, into his "big-boy" room and bed. Any suggestions here, as well? (Sorry, if this should have been two separate posts)

Thanks!

We did the standing approach with our toddler and had him aim at the cheerios that we put in the toilet. He thought this was so much fun that he was trained within 1 week

s_cianci · Jul 29, 2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by J_9

I don't mean to sound rude, but you start by waiting. You have to wait until he is ready. You will only frustrate yourselves and him by starting him now. He is way too young to understand the feeling of a full bladder and/or bowel.

This usually occurs (especially in boys) around 2 - 3 years of age.

For your other question, is he climbing out of the crib yet? If not, he is fine where he is.

I know I'll have to spread it, but this is true. Don't try to do too much too soon, or you'll end up doing more harm than good.

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