Potty Training - He Won't TELL Me!!!!

I would continue telling him because this way, you will establish that he HAS to go on the potty.
This might sound weird, but we did early potty training and now my son at 18 months only wears a diaper at night. I started telling him when he needed to go, because he couldn't communicate anyway, he was 5 months old, and since then, I have put him on the potty and he does a fine job! He recently started telling me though, or at least showing me the potty and pulling at his underwear--he is 18 months old :)

First I have to say Way to Go to the mom that replied before me, Early Potty Training Rocks!!!

I would defintely say keep telling him when it's time. This is such a new skill for him, let him get a handle on that first and then you can work on him telling you. If you think he actually has to go and is waiting for you to take him then just casually say to him "If you ever have this feeling that you have now (right before you take him potty) then it is ok to tell mommy and i will take you right away. Or you could even be a big boy and go all by yourself and surprise me" Just keep it casual, talk about it before he uses the potty so he can become aware of that sensation of fullness. But i honestly don't think most kids will Stop what they are doing to tell you they are going to go, just be glad he is dry. It is a very long processess so give him time and be happy with the small steps.

As for the night wetting, you could have him go before you put him to bed, then before you go to bed, slightly wake him and walk or carry him to the bathroom and put him on and see if he goes. He should go right back to sleep and possibly even sleep more comfortably, after a few months or so if he wakes dry you could play with the time you wake him and make him go, if he's dry at your bed time then maybe you just have to get up an hour earlier than normal and take him if he is doing it right before wake up. Personally, i wouldn't worry to much about the night training until he has been consistently day dry for 4-6 months. and limiting fluids at dinner and after also help with night training, just make up those fluids during the day so he doesn't dehydrate.

All in all you are doing a super job!!

There are potty watches that can go off every so often. You can set them to the time you want. Maybe that would be helpful. I just purchased one for my 3 yr old daughter that is being very stubborn about potty training. Hope that helps!

I was just talking with my girlfriend last night about potty training my son. He will say he wants to sit on the potty but nothing is coming out. I do not think he has made the connection with poop and pee come out of your butt and go in the toilet. when he does poop,we go and put it in the toilet and say bye poop and flush it. My son is 27 months old. I was told that you need to be consistent and praise him and that it could take up to six months. every child is different.I do not like pull ups because to me they are like diapers and they are not cheap. Do not get fustrated it takes time.

I do not think there is anything strange about reminding a 2-1/2 yr. old boy that he might have to use the potty. I would remind him every 2-3 hours. My son is 6 and I still tell him to pee before we leave the house! LOL I think he might be a bit young to hold it all night though (obviously he isn't making it, hence the wet pullup!). I used a night pull up on my son and he was usually always dry in the morning but I thought he needed it! Wrong! O. night, HE told ME that he wanted to wear underwear to bed--he did--and he never looked back! Never had a nighttime accident. He knew when he was ready. :-)
Good luck!

M.,

He seems to have got it but you reminding him is helping him. Don't let him go backwards and do remember he is 2 and they get into playing more than telling you they have to go. now the night time pull up don't give him a lot to drink at least and hour or two before bedtime and make sure he goes before bed and as soon as he gets up. He is on the right track!!

Good Luck

yes, keep telling him.. He is only 2! that is early for boys. Mine were three. You're in great shape with this. I think independence with this only comes after they are 3.

R.

I agree with the others. You should just be thankful that you're not spending as much money on diapers anymore. Both of my kids were over 3 before we got rid of them. If he can stay dry with just a little reminding, you are lucky. My kids do the pool telling too. I wonder why that is? He will eventually tell you when he needs to go. Right now he probably needs some help anyway so at least this way you have control over if it's a good time for you. My 3 yr old's preschool teacher is trying to get her class to be able to go by theirselves and I still think they are a little young to not make a mess. Good luck!

Hi, M.:

Ask him what he prefers you to do.

Good luck. D.

I'm so happy you asked this! I have exactly the same problem with my 2 1/2 year old twin boys (down to the only time they'll tell me is when they're in the pool, what is that??). Most of the time I just take them and they usually stay dry all day. Problem is I've been doing this since around their 2nd bday so it's going on 6 months! I've been trying to figure out if I should be letting them wet them selves a few times a day to help them learn what happens if they don't put their pee in the potty. I'll definitely be watching all the responses! Keep me posted when he starts to tell you!