Hey, I’m a FTM and my son turned 3 middle of April. I want to potty train him but quite honestly don’t know how.
My son is incredibly sensory, and very routine based. Really struggles with season changes (strange I know!) but for example will get used to wearing short sleeved tops in the summer, then take MONTHS to get used to long sleeved tops. Refuses to wear anything with zips, don’t know how we managed a whole winter without a coat tbh. At the moment won’t take his socks off, only wears one pair of shoes etc you get the gist.. he’s obviously very used to his nappies. Twice before a bath he has managed a wee on the potty, but he doesn’t like to be naked very long and asks for his nappy back on.
i have also tried to take him to the shop to pick some big boy pants which i bought but he refuses to put on.
I am concerned that he will just freak with the feel of pants when he’s so used to nappies. He wouldn’t even wear the pull on swim nappies on holiday, had to go without instead.
to add / he is currently in pull up style nappies already.
I have been talking to him about it, we have books which we read together but I don’t think it’s going in. He flat out refuses to sit on the toilet we have like a toddler seat that goes on top.
i have looked into training style pants which kind of look like nappies but helps them feel wet.. before I splash out have these worked for anyone?
ive also looked into these carry potties instead?
I just don’t know where to begin. I fear it’s going to be traumatic for both of us because of his sensory tendencies. I want him to be ready, but I honestly don’t feel like he ever will be unless I push.
please help!