DS1 is 2yrs 7months. I started potty training in earnest yesterday (knickers only, no nappy except at night) because he can consistently squeeze out a wee when willing to be put on the toilet; there have been a few occasions where he's asked to get out and wee in the toilet when he's been in the bath; when I got a potty, he ripped his trousers and nappy off and immediately did a huge poo in it as soon as he got in from nursery on three consecutive days; but mainly because he's going into epic, screaming, kicking nappy refusal which, when I'm also managing his four month old brother, is just about tipping me over the edge into insanity.
We've had lots of accidents yesterday and today, which I guess is to be expected. I'm looking for tips really and reassurance (or corrections!)
- he never really says when he wants to go. About the only way I can get him on the potty or toilet is with bribery, at which point he will always wee/poo/both. Is this OK? I'm mainly using stickers (which he's lining up on his chest like an Army general's pips - he's not enthusiastic about a chart. He'd rather wear them and say, 'That one's for wee, that one's wee, that one's poo...' etc)
- how long should I carry on for before deciding he's not ready, if it doesn't happen?
- DH got cross with him yesterday when he wet himself five minutes after being asked if he needed the potty. I had words and told DH he must never get cross and just act casually about it while explaining that DS1 needs to use the potty when he needs a wee/poo. Am I right about this?
- I prompt him every 10 to 20 minutes about the potty being nearby if he needs to wee/poo. He always denies needing to go if I ask him. Do I keep reminding/asking or just stick with appropriately-spaced bribery and/or reminders to use the potty when I have to clean up a mess?
Thanks in advance! Sorry about the long post