So ds is totally potty trained when naked...

[jabberwocky]

but frequently doesn't tell me until it is too late when he has on clothes. How do we make the transition?

Put him in pants all the time and just realise there will be lots of accidents to start with? Maybe he doesn't realise the difference between feeling wet and dry yet? I'm a novice though.......

Practise getting clothes on and off - maybe it's the sheer effort of dealing with pants and trousers that makes him put off going.
Once he can get them up and down easily, maybe try just pants for a while and see if he gets the hang?

You know, I was thinking that might be a lot of the problem. He's not very good at all about getting his pants down by himself.

yes, do it slowly. Just have pants on at home and be prepared for accidents. Are you using nappies/pullups when you go out? I've found that that can be quite confusing and makes it difficult to get from this stage to being fully potty trained.

Bigger pants might help as easier to pull down.
Took DD a while to get idea when she had clothes on so went from naked to just pants for a while.

We are using pull-ups when we go out. I had said that I wouldn't but I just can't get my head around the inevitable accident clean-up when we are out and about.

Use an old towel or the pampers care mats on your car seat and buggy.

Take a couple of changes of pants/trousers/socks, and loads of carrier bags. All you need to do if he has an accident is a quick strip, wipe down with baby wipes and bung the wet stuff in a carrier bag.

With DD I made sure she went before we left, and I planned journeys around toilets. So, if we went to the supermarket we'd wee before we left, we'd try again when we got to the supermarket and then again after the shopping was done before we came home. I found carrying a travel potty around made me feel a bit more secure as well, ask him if he needs to go every 20 mins or so when you are out (but don't nag!).

Be brave, get rid of the pullups, they are a waste of money and only make things harder!

Good Luck

I think this is the key. Ds does take enormous pride in taking himself to the potty and then telling me about it afterwards.

Can he wear shorts and just pull his willie out rather than stripping off? iykwim. also - babylegs are good if still a bit chilly.

Just wanted to say ds is doing much better today. I have him in shorts but no underpants and we have been practicing pulling them down with no help from me. It may be that this was the problem all along.

glad you're sorting it - big 'woo!' for Jabber Jr