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DS 2y 3m and showing no signs of being ready to be potty trained

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Elsbells · 09/10/2007 20:00

I know this is "normal" BUT I just wanted to know what I should be doing to encourage him to be interested in potty training.

I have a DD too (17 weeks) and have my hands full right now. Am concerned maybe I a not really doing anything to encourage him.

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notnowbernard · 09/10/2007 20:02

Your hands will be much fuller trying to deal with a ds who is being trained 'too early'

Blandmum · 09/10/2007 20:05

my son didn't show any signs until he was 3.5. and was then clean and dry in 1-2 weeks. A mate of mine tried sooner, and battled for the better part of a year. Her child was also clean and dry at the same age as mine!

Niecie · 09/10/2007 20:07

He is still very young, especially for a boy. Unless he is interested I wouldn't bother yet, especially as you have a new baby.

If you want to do small things to show him what it is all about let him sit on his potty with his clothes on. Don't make a big deal of it, just tell him what it is and ask him if he wants a go. Let him watch you go to the toilet and explain what you are doing. Keep it low key. He'll be ready one day.

My two boys were over 3 before they showed any interest so don't worry too much.

Good luck.

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Overtiredmum · 09/10/2007 20:07

Hi Elsbells, I am in exactly the same position. DS is 2.3 and we started training last Friday. He has shown no interest in the potty or loo seat until now (unless you count climbing in or over it ). We have just started with letting him run around in the morning and evening without his nappy and so far he has done surprisingly well. I keep telling him to tell mummy when he needs a wee wee, and he says yes. Then I spot a few sprinkles on the floor and I say "quickly then on your potty" and off he goes. Time is pretty much of the essence in our house because I am home for most of the day and then go to work til 11pm Monday to Friday, but he is doing better than I had hoped for. We have a little treat box, if he sits voluntarily on it, he gets maybe a choc button, if he has a number 1 or number 2, then he gets a bigger treat. We also got him some "Daddy Pants" so he can be like his dad. Its very hard, and I know we have a long way to go yet, but its definitely worth it.

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Elsbells · 09/10/2007 20:08

so I guess it really should be just let it be? TBH I'd rather not force it anyway.

Cleaning 2 bums has become part of my routine.

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Elsbells · 09/10/2007 20:09

Oh pls keep posting and let me know how you get on.

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FrannyandZooey · 09/10/2007 20:12

No just leave him

you don't need to do anything special and it will happen when he is more ready

Screaminglips · 09/10/2007 20:13

My dd didnt clicked on till i bought her books - I WANT MY POTTY - and it seemed to work! she was 2.8yrs old when she did it - hooray! as what i did though she stopped wearing her pullups in the day at home and that helps too for her to go on the potty/toilet.

Maybe if you try taking him to the toilet instead..he may show interests.

edam · 09/10/2007 20:17

I'm with F&Z. Mine didn't train until he was over three but he got it very quickly. IIRC you can't push the brain and physical development that is necessary to control bowels and bladder - either they are ready, or they are not.

notnowbernard · 09/10/2007 20:19

I don't think they're ready until they can

say voluntarily they need a wee or a poo
can pull down/pull up their underwear and trousers etc without assistance

oreGOREnianabroad · 09/10/2007 20:23

If I were you, I'd leave it a bit. Like you, I have 2 kids 23 months apart and was keen for ds1 to train, but in reality it has made my already busy life just that bit more difficult. For example, in the shops, ds2 finally asleep: 'Mommy, I need a poo.' etc..., etc...

bubblagirl · 09/10/2007 20:25

my ds is 2.5 was taking himself to potty but we have taken step back and back in nappies as it got cold he gave up he has delayed speech so dont ask to go was just taking himself to pot or toilet but i do still encourage to go before nappy change it doesnt hurt just to sit them on get them used to it

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