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18month old son wants to potty trian

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Last Post Aug 30, 2009 11:34 AM by: Jen Singer
Jen Singer
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Re: 18month old son wants to potty trian

Aug 30, 2009 11:34 AM

Every child trains differently, so it is possible that he's ready. He's already showing interest in the toilet/bathroom, so that's a good start.

Is he also waking up dry from naps or staying dry for at least two hours?

Does he tell you when he has to go?

Would he respond to rewards?

You might want to follow his lead, and get him some big kid underpants and some stickers or something for rewards. If he'll go on the toilet/potty with some gentle coaxing, reward him for trying and/or getting his pee in the potty.

If it turns into a big struggle though, you might want to hold off potty training for a few months until he seems more willing.

Good luck!

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Jen Singer, Pull-Ups Potty Training Partner
grammatracy
 
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Registered: 8/15/09

Re: 18month old son wants to potty trian

Aug 15, 2009 5:24 AM
I'm on round two with my granddaughter whom I'm raising. She started showing signs at 12 months which seemed way too young but the pediatrician said it was possible and to make the potty chair available. We didn't push it but let her sit on it when she wanted to. Interest went high and low until 21 months when she just decided she would be totally trained. Things were totally different with my two sons. They were difficult to train and were much older. What I've learned is that the child will train when they want to and you are there to coach and encourage. This is easier said than done because I know it can be frustrating for a very long time. Good luck to you and your boy.
tmvhal
 
tmvhal
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Registered: 8/10/09

18month old son wants to potty trian

Aug 10, 2009 9:27 PM
My son is 18 months old and when he goes potty in his diaper he will bring me a new diaper and lay down or if there is no diaper out he will go to the bathroom. He just started walking and is a bit behind for his age because of medical issues but is way to smart. today he went to the bathroom every time he had to pee or poop and I just told him to get out of the bathroom or I would put him on and nothing.....so I'm wondering how to help him. I feel like I'm letting him down because I'm not picking up on his signs. Plus when I try to be on top of things it's like he doesn't want to or I pushing him way to much. He has always been slow at everything because of his health and with potty training it feels way to fast for his age. Please help me be on the same page as my son!!!