More Potty Training Advice

I wouldnt sweat over it. If he doesnt get it, just chill on the idea for a few months and then try to train again. One thing i did with my daughter, was int eh beginning, i used a sticker chart for every time she peed in the potty. once she got the hang of that, i used the chart to reward for poops. When she gets it, i put the chart away. next time i need a system for reward, i will bring it out. Great temporary solutions.

I had the same problem with my daughter and it was SO frustrating! I've talked with many mothers who had the same problem and everyone said the same thing - it just takes time. So I don't really have any advice for you as nothing that I did worked other than having patience! It took a good 4 extra months for my daughter to get it all figured out. In the meantime, good luck! I hope things go smoother for you than they did for me!

Wow, you've pretty much covered all the bases. You're right he probably doesn't recognize that poopies are coming. We have always asked my daughter if "poopies are coming too" immediately after she pees. I think this really helped her associate the feeling and that poopies go in the toilet as well. She has never wanted to use a small seat only the "big" one. One interesting thing the nurse at the pediatricians office told me (she's a granny) is not to offer edible treats when the kids poop or pee. She said it's not the right motivator as kids get tired of certain foods etc. toys, books, stickers etc. work better. She also suggested to us that we make a poopie chart with stickers, when the chart gets full your boy can pick something out at the store or pick an activity that he likes to etc. We haven't tried it yet since our daughter is a little younger but we will if we need too. Good luck - you're doing great. Happy Birthday!

I have a little while to go on my son that is 16 months before I'll start potty training. But I am currently in the process of reading a book a friend of mine gave me. They say to use a doll or a bear and put underwear/shorts, etc. on and go over the process with your child several times. And then when you begin, you ask your child maybe every 30 minutes or so if you are dry? if so, give a treat such as a cheetoh. that worked with my friend. and each time the child checks and sees they are dry, give a cheetoh. and when they do go pee or poo, they get a double treat (cheetoh). And also to take the child to the potty after getting up, after eating, during the day, before bedtime or going and coming to places. Perhaps that gives you a little insight. I'll try it when the time comes and see what happens. The book also gives examples of what has worked for other parents. Good luck.

i have a 3 year old that i went thru the same exact thing with. he would sit on the potty but he would actually hold his poo in. he would not go poo on the potty. he would pee on the potty and be so proud. so that there were no poo accidents in the pants i got him to tell me he needed to go and i would put a diaper on him. he would do his squat and i would take the diaper off clean him up and put underwear back on. this went on about 2-3 months. i went to target and found this great chore chart the is dry erase and magnetic. it came with alot of magnetic stars and smillies etc. i gave him rewards. every poo in the potty he earned stars. so many stars got stickers. more stars got cookies. and even more stars got a trip to the park. surprisingly that worked. he's never had a poo problem since. now he loves his huggies flushable wipes and even wipes all by himself.

oh yea, i did find that by pushing the subject made things worse. he actually regressed a little. i was always told they will do it when their ready. but that chart really made a difference.

Have you tried reading to him while he is sitting there. It worked for me and when he was done I would give him a piece of candy or fruit whatever he likes so he knows he did a good job. It even worked for my grandson.