Hi all,
I'm looking for tips on techniques for pottytraining my 20 month old son. I have begun reading the "Boot Camp" method, but the punishing "marches" for mistakes does not seem fair to me. Have you tried it? What method worked best for you? I just cannot see suddenly punishing a child for something they were allowed to do (have accidents) for almost 2 years. I've worked in animal behavior, and that just doesn't feel right to me. I would love your feedback.
Thanks!
T.
Like the other person said, if HE is not ready it will just cause a lot of stress and set you back further. Does he get the concept?
My son was out of diapers at 17 months but that was all him, we never potty "trained". It's more of Potty Learning, just like they learn to do everything else they will learn this.
Potty "training" is a very delicate situation. I agree with the other posters on this. DONT do it unless HE is ready. Let him lead you in this next stage of his life otherwise I guarantee it will take him a lot longer to be completely out of diapers if you force him. Kids psychologically have to be ready otherwise you can cause a of damage with his self esteem, it may even put a strain on your relationship with him. My 1st dghtr was trained on her 2nd bday , my son was trained just before his 4th, my 2nd dghtr was almost 3 & I have one more to go who will be 2 in 2 weeks & she is clearly not ready YET. Good luck
A few questions to ask yourself before you begin potty training:
Are YOU ready for potty training or is your CHILD ready for potty training? You'll get the best results if it is your child who initiates the process.
Does your child 'know' when he or she has to urinate or have a bowel movement? Does he or she articulate that in some way BEFORE it is about to happen? If so, your child may be ready.
Does your child come to you and tell you that he or she has a wet or poopy diaper? Does he or she go into a corner or another room for some privacy while urinating or having a bowel movement in the diaper? If so, your child may be ready.
Good luck with potty training. Remember, it should be about the child being ready! We've used Potty Training for Dummies, the "Go Potty, Go!" video, and have had potty chairs available for our son.
