How did you encourage your dc to pee/poo on the potty?

[lottytheladybird]

I put my ds in pants for the first time this morning. I've put him on a potty and on a training seat over the loo, but he wouldn't pee and has been holding it in. As soon as I put him in pull ups this afternoon for his nap, he let go straightaway. Any tips on how I can encourage my ds to eliminate in the potty would be gratefully received. Thank you! (I think it's going to be one long summer!)

[Choccywoccydodah]

I don't blame you lotty. We've done a week, and this morning I've put ds back in nappies. He was doing sooooooo well, but I've just decided he's not ready. He's got the grasp of it, and in the car and out he was fantastic, but I think he's just too young at the moment.

Going back on what I said about the weather, I think we may just try him in the cooler months tbh, he'll be drinking a lot less, therefore less accidents and he'll be able to communicate more.

I've just bought Pirate Petes potty training for boys too, so will read that to him over the next few months to try and get the grasp.

Good luck next time x

[lottytheladybird]

Thanks, Choccy. :) Good luck to you next time, too! It was really nice chatting to you during our week of potty training.

I feel so much more relaxed now, now that ds is back in nappies!

[lottytheladybird]

Hermione, that does make sense. That would mean that that ds isn't ready, which is what we suspected. We thought it would be worth giving a go though, as he's three.

[TurnipIsTaken]

Lotty I tried ds a few weeks ago and it was a disaster. But just 2 or 3 weeks has made such a difference. He'll get there!