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Potty Training
My son is 16 months old. I've been tossing the idea around to start trying the whole potty training bit to see if he's ready.
Is that too young?
Any pointers and tips would also be appreciated.
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dont think its to young to start potty training at his age. the best way i found with my kids was to take them out in the garden with a pair of losse shorts on (no nappy) have the potty close by and let them get on with it! teach him to stand and wee aswell boys dont sit to wee! always make a big fuss once he has done his busness.
hope thats a help to you good luck, it might take some time but he will do it in the end.xx
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I couldn't agree more with person43. My oldest is actually in this phase and after talking to "experts" they suggest taking it at his own pace. A sure fire way to determine if he is ready or not is when he/she starts to take the diaper off after it's been soiled. Usually when my son does that I immediately take him to the toilet. So far, he's gotten the idea on what to flush means and that toilet paper goes in afterwards. Just be sure to put the TP up high. My son has been known to throw a few rolls in the toilet and then flush, giving the plunger a run for it's money. I also take him in the bathroom with me, so he can see how a boy is supposed to go. Oh, almost forgot if you get your kid to go on the toilet, be sure to praise them A LOT. They love it.
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Hy my son is going to be 12 months at the end of this month, and i started potty training him 2 weeks ago..i think when they don`t realize yet is better, i sit him on the potty and give him a toy to play with for like 10 minutes to get use to it.
Sometimes he may not do nothing but you have to just start getting him to the idea of sitting on the potty...then ge`ll get use to it!Hope that works for you too.Good luck
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I've found this web site with a quiz to see if your child is ready. It's a fun way to find out.
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I think it all depends on signals he is showing you. Does he tell you when his diaper is wet and needs a change? does he seem interested in watching you or anyone else use the toilet? You could just start slow by telling him big boys poddie in the toilet and get him a little poddy chair. My son is 19 months and he seems interested in watching us use the toilet, but doesnt seem to want to himself. I figure I would wait until he shows a little more interest, in case too much forcing will want him to rebel against using the toilet. good luck
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