Help! What do I need to start potty training?

[cheshcat]

My DS is almost 2 and a half and I think we are ready to try potty training. He tells me if he has been to the loo, hates wearing nappies and can be dry after a nights sleep. Help! What do I need to start potty training? TIA

[rootypig]

Dunno about contraptions for boys, but dig out the changing mat from your old changing bag and fashion a waterproof pad for the car seat, take him out to buy pants, and get in some chocolate buttons for him and for you

Oh start loudly announcing when you need a wee too (and if you have DP get him to do it), so that he cottons on that he must do the same.

[ireallydontlikemonday]

You can get things called piddle pads on ebay - a waterproof fleece covered pad that goes in the buggy or car seat - I found it great, they didnt want to wee on their 'special cushions' and I don't think they ever had an accident in the car or buggy.

[ROARmeow]

For my DS I got a ping pong ball and put it down the toilet for him to "aim" at. He thought this was a hilarious joke and he had peeing cracked within a week or so.

He also, went straight to the toilet, as his penis pressed against the plastic of the potty (he was a bit chubby) and he didn't find it comfy. His personal preference was the pee standing up straight from the beginning, but I know some friends trained their sons to sit down to pee for a few months until they got the hang of it.

Reward with stickers/chocolates/treats.

It's an exciting time!