potty training dilema
By marlsv3
@marlsv3 (37)
United States
November 6, 2008 8:41pm CST
Anyone have any ideas... I am potty training my 3 y/o son right now. He is happy to go pee and we reward him with a star board, kisses, clapping, jumping, and his favorite snack. However, he does not want to do #2. He says it is too scary for him. I have every potty seat available even the ones over the toilet, but he just won't do it. He has to wear a pull-up and do #2 with it on. What can I do to help him overcome his fear? I think I've tried everything....HELP!
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@Beruang (1309)
• Malaysia
7 Nov 08
I am looking for some tips on this as well. My son is going to be 2 in a few months and according to our doctor, we have to start the potty training soon but since he is our first child, we have no idea on how to do that.
At what age did you start your son on his potty training? My son is exactly 1.5 year old now. Is that too early or is that the right age for him to start the training.
May be this weekends my wife and I are going to look for one of those potty training equipments and see whether we would be able to make him understand the purpose or not.
How I wish all of these would come naturally to them just by watching us go in and out of the toilets but I the reality is not as easy as it is going to be. 
Hopefully some members would be able to give some good tips here. Cheers!
Hopefully some members would be able to give some good tips here. Cheers!@marlsv3 (37)
• United States
7 Nov 08
It is my understanding that your son will let you know when you introduce him to potty training if he is ready or not. The worst thing to do is become a potty training nazi. Make it fun and rewarding. I hear that boys learn later and my first son has proven that to be true. He was not ready at 2. We continued to talk about it and show him the potty. WE would take him along with us when we had to go, but he just knew when he wanted to be big boy. I believe there are some free potty training CD's out there issued by Huggies or Pampers that you can watch for some ideas and video introduction to your son. All i can tell you is "be patient". That is the best advice. Good luck to you and hope all goes well.
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@Beruang (1309)
• Malaysia
7 Nov 08
Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate that. We are currently doing that as well now, that is the part where once in a while we take him to "go" with us. I guess as you said the key word is patient and I am glad that both of us have a lot of that with us at the moment.
It is really an amazing experience to be a parent for the first time and I am enjoying every moment of it.
Cheers!
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
7 Nov 08
Frist step is to get him out of disposable diapers and any pull ups. They only hinder potty training. Once your sone starts feeling uncomfortable with wet pants he'll want to go and take him every time you or your wife go. Also take hime afet meals and giving him something to drink. A trick to get him to start peeing in a pot is to give him a target to aim at.
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@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
5 Jan 09
I can relate to the #2 issue. I have a one year old though now that he is completely potty trained he is doing awesome. What I did to get him to go pop in the potty is there were some videos that he watched and some books that we read that made him excited to poop in the potty. I also took him to the bathroom with me every single time that I went and made him sit down on the potty. I do however get him one of those potty chairs that sings and you can push a button and it lights up and sounds like it flushes. It has been a god send to be honest with you. Just give him some more time and he will come around. Oh yea and I made up a song " poopoo in the potty poopoo in the potty" it sounds dumb and I felt like a retard singing it but hell it works so I can't complain. good luck!!
@slash23 (102)
• Philippines
7 Nov 08
Hi! #2...you mean poop? I've experienced it with my daughter too. When she was 2y/o, she only poops with her diaper on. I've read somewhere that constipation could be likely the culprit. We just gave her enough fluids to prevent it and eventually, she learned how to use the potty. Is your son not constipated? If not, maybe he's just not yet ready. I think kids have their own pace. Some may be toilet trained at an early age (as early as 1y/o) while some may be delayed.
Good luck, mommy. Wish your family well.
@lbenjamin21 (155)
• United States
15 Dec 08
hey marlsv3
it might be a good idea to get him some potty traing books and or tapes so he can see other kids his age doing it. and try to encourage him by telling him he is a big boy and it makes you sad when he dont go to the potty when he wants to #2 and make him promise you that he would not make you say any more see if these work.
might sound corny but. kids will be kids
good luck
