Potty training help

[Laura butchers]

My son is 2and a half. Im looking to potty train him soon as he is showing signs that he could be ready soon (telling me he is wet and when he needs and has done a poo.)

Ive tried introducing the potty to him which he will happily sit on but no matter how long he sits there for, he just doest do anything
Ive also got a toilet seat for him which again he will happpily sit on but wont do anything.
As soon as he gets off the toilet or the potty he then wee's!

Can anyone help with ideas or share your experiences on what worked/didnt work.
Also am i trying to soon?

 

[BunnyN]

I think it's just persistance. Keep trying until he does something and then praise him lots for it. Once they do it once they get the idea quick.

 

[babyscotcher]

Try getting him to do a stand up wee. Just tuck the lip of the potty under his bits and if needs be to start with run a tap or tickle the bottom of their back which helps the feel like they need to go. Once they get the hang of what they are supposed to do it gets much easier.

Saying that my little boy has just turned 3 and we have been potty training for about 3 months. Wee he can now do without too many accidents but he refuses to do a poo in the potty or toilet so good luck

 

[Summergurl]

Have you sat on the potty and weed?
My DD is 21months and the potty has been around for a couple of months now and the other day I weed on it so she could see them ate some chocolate and she wanted some and so I told her if she did a wee wee on the potty she could have some and off she went and took a wee on the potty.

She still will wee wherever she is now and won't go over to the potty to do it but if we catch her we put her on the potty and she finishes.

It is just persistence and be prepared for lots of accidents. As with everything they will soon get the hang of it. He defo sounds ready if he telling you.

 

[candymycandy]

Just to add a different view, I personally would leave it a little while for a concentrated effort, maybe he’s not emotionally ready?

We only got my 3 yr old recently PT (at 3 yrs 3m). Previously we’d been doing the same once he started showing signs, sitting him on the potty, having it around etc. Eventually he would do a wee every night before bath. And then last month we dedicated 5 days to it (ie sitting him on it every 15m etc) and he cracked it in 3 with only around 3 accidents since.

So from my experience, I’d continue putting him on the potty as you are but not push any harder than that for now. I worried that my lb would never do it but in hindsight I think if we pushed any earlier we would’ve struggled.

 

[Rooster30]

They are all different. my first born was utter hell on earth to potty train. We waited until he was 3 and he's now 5 1/2, at school and still has the occasional accident. We trained my daughter at 2 years 7 months and she fully grasped it within 3 days and was dry day and night - the sort of potty training dream that would have made me feel sick with envy whilst dealing with my son on this matter.

Not sure what to suggest as you seem to suggest he doesn't like being wet but the toilet/potty still daunting? Is he in pants when not on the toilet?

 

[bbee]

I always found it easier just getting them straight onto the toilet. No potty. My 4 year old got it so quick and i was surprised how easy it was. My 2 year old (3 in nov) is a bit trickier but doing fab but having the occasional accident and nappy on at bed time. Everyone is different. Lots of praise - we do a rouns of applause and lots of cheering and a lil dance which she loves lol. She also loves to flush the toilet and say byebye!!!!!

 

[lilacdoll]

In my case, I bought my child a toddler potty seat.

 

[Laura butchers]

Thank you for all your advice and suggestions. Im going to wait until the summer holidays when he will be at home so we can nail it on the head! X