So, I have a confession to make. In April when I moved B to his big boy bed, I said that the month of May was going to be potty training time. Well, May has come and gone, and June is about over too, and potty training has not even started. I just need to say it...I am so scared to start potty training. I'm not sure B is ready, so I don't want to start a battle that I may not win. I'm tired of buying diapers, but I'm not sure I'm ready clean up pee all over the house. This little potty chair is not fulfilling it's potty chair destiny so, what do I do...wait or not wait?
12 years ago
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Hey Anne! I say wait. I too had the same aspirations, claiming that during the summer with less clothes and no school for Brax it's getting done! Let's just say we have a pretty pink potty adorning our bath deco. He'll let ya know.
I have potty trained two boys. My oldest I started on his 2nd birthday....he resisted and I bought tons of books on how to potty train...none of the methods worked. Frustrated, I asked my pediatrician about it and he said not even to start PT a boy until he was closer to 3, or showed signs of interest. My oldest just decided one day that he was ready.....and it happened, he was ready and it just clicked. After that day he had no accidents, was dry through the night, no more diapers. It was a miracle! He was almost 3. My youngest was similar. They will do it when they are ready. The more I pushed the more they rebeled! My advice is to encourage, but not push, he will eventually decide when he's ready! Good luck!!!!
I totally agree with the closer to 3 comment. I'm going to give Henry a go soon, so I'll let you know how it goes. Let me know if you find any success....I need tips! GL!
i agree, save yourself the headache and wait until he's 3.
I think you'll be able to tell whether he's interested or not. If he's not, wait a bit and try again. It's definitely not worth a battle because you won't win. They are in complete control of that! It's not as scary as you think. Almost every mother has lived through it! Be brave and give it a whirl. If it doesn't work, put it away and bring it out in a month or two. One of those times, he'll be interested. IMHO, boys are harder to train anyway, and are ready later than girls most of the time. K was three before I would call him "trained" Don't worry so much about it, it'll happen.
Parker and I are still arguing about this. He actually went the other day, it ended up dripping down the wall, the toilet and left a little puddle on the floor. Then he wet his pants 3 times, so I gave up. I just don't have time to clean up pee all the time right now. Good Luck!
Anne,
we bought this same potty chair for Preston and he calls it his "potty train" It is a toy only!! I am not pressing the issue at this point even though I would love to have him trained. All of my sisters with little boys say wait til he's closer to 3.
Michelle
I am going through the same debate with Ethan and all advice that I have gotten about a boy is excatly what has been given here! Good Luck!
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