he is 19 months and he will sit on the potty for a minute or less but he won't actually go #1 or #2 yet. any tips?
Wait three months and try again. The fact that he will sit there but won't go means he isn't ready. So just let him keep practicing and he'll get it...
Like other moms have said, he has to be ready. But there are some things you can do to help him along.
When my wife decided it was time for my oldest son to use the toilet, she struggled like all moms and hated to use a diaper when the toilet was available. We bought some M&Ms and I went in to show my son how to use the toilet. (We called it "making bubbles.") It was embarrasing to be the "show", but I didn't have a blashful bladder. When I made bubbles in the toilet, my wife clapped her hands and made a big deal out of it and gave me some M&Ms. (Three or four I think.) I made a big deal out of getting the M&Ms. My son learned that if he "made bubbles" he got M&Ms. My wife would give him more if he pooped than just peed. I had to show him a couple of times. When it came time to potty train our 2nd, I was the "training aid" and so was my #1 child.
The 2nd son learned quicker and the third son learned from the first two. I didn't have to be a "training aid" any more. I use the same incentive for my grand kids. I have a "special treat" glass jug that is probably 2 to 3 gallons and I let my grandkids choose from the jug when they use the toilet instead of their diaper. AND I have had kids refuse to go for their parents when they get ready to leave and go home, but go right to the bathroom when grandpa reminds them they get a special treat if they use the toilet.
Jennifer S, LOL LOL LOL, I hadn't ever heard of the warm water trick. Thanks for the smile.
Good luck to you and yours.
My sister had the same problem. She realized that everytime he stepped into the warm bath he would pee. So she sat him on the potty and poured warm water on his feet and Viola he peed. Now the poop thing, I am not sure any one on the planet has figured out how to make that one happen. Seriously, that questions may be one of the most popular ones one here. :)
He's in training. It is good at that age for him to familiarize himself with the potty, and even sitting on there is good. Give him time. He will. It sounds like you already are on the ball with him if he is only 19 months old. Videos, the Elmo Potty doll really helped my son.
Wait! You can't make a child go when they are not ready. You will see that when he is ready he will make a smooth move to going in the potty. Yes we all know buying diapers and pullups suck but just wait!
#1 - try letting him go outside. That helped my son work on aim and flow control, so once he started going in the actual toilet, he always hit his target. Plus, its fun for little boys (and big boys too I guess).
#2 - I gave my kid foods to soften him up - flax seed, wheat germ and baby food. It made him regular and the poop didn't hurt as much coming out if he "saved up".
he might be a little young, but with my 24 mnth old we let him hold something he doesn't normally get to play with. Like the emergnecy flash light, or my sunglasses. it distacts him so he sits there long enough without getting bored. if he goes then he gets a treat. like a hershey kiss.
The best way is to wait until he is almost 3! Children who WON'T, are simply not ready! All the children I have been involved with (my own and babysitting) let you know when thye are ready and they are trained in a day or two. Simple.
It's too early for him. He's not interested.
Try when he's closer to 2 years.
8kidsdad is hilarious...and right.
When I started training my kids, I'd sit them on the toilet as soon as they woke up in the morning. This was an instant success because their bladder is full.
Unlike other mom's I DON'T believe you have to wait until they're ready. I started my daughter at 18 months and she was potty trained in a week. We moved the potty seat into the living room and let her run around naked and set the timer on the oven for every 20 minutes. She didn't want to sit still until she went at first, but I made her. After a few hours, everytime she heard the timer she automatically came into the living room. We also had a treat box with candies (M&M's, skittles) and small toys and everytime she went she got to pick something. We didn't go anywhere for most of that week becasue I didn't want to put her in a diaper but I wasn't sure she'd be OK out in panties. We never used pull-ups and I think that helped a lot. Too me pull ups are still diapers.
Also we got the Elmo Potty Time DVD and I think that helped A LOT because when she went she would talk about Elmo and sing the songs! :)
Good luck!
He's way too young. Give it about another six months or more.
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He sounds too young-but my experience is to take it slow, bring him in potty with you or dad and ask him if he has to go..just get him comfy with the idea and it will eventually happen. Dont frustrate yourself as you will not win this battle if he is simply not ready. Take it slow. They all get there but I tried everything with my son to go #2 on potty and I backed off and I swear the week he turned 3 he did it! I truly believe you need to work on their timetable all kids are different! Good Luck
He's too young, most child care centers don't even have bathrooms in their classrooms until the kids are 3. He isn't supposed to sit and do this yet.
