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over a year ago
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready "
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages |
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages"
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age) |
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)"
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous |
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My son was 3 and half when i did it, and he was trained in a week, cos left it till he was totally ready. He's like a camel though, only goes twice a day. |
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous "
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident "
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My daughter was 2 but I had my friends kid that was a year older and I just said to my daughter you have to have a peepee on the potty now like ****
She done the pees really well but the day she done a dump in a potty I was like right I can't even deal with this there's steam still coming off it. Told her to do the number 2's on the toilet and she would tell me when she needed one and I'd hold her hands whilst she was on the toilet (to stop her slipping in) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no"
He can't help it, just sit him on the toilet after he's done it and remind him that's where he does his wees and poos. It'll happen, just use lots of praise x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no
He can't help it, just sit him on the toilet after he's done it and remind him that's where he does his wees and poos. It'll happen, just use lots of praise x"
I know I was joking 
Gave him praise then video called his mum who also gave him praise. It's going well |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am not a parent, but I saw a novelty item on a discount site that goes over your toilet, that might just help with this situation  "
We got one that goes on toilet. Not a novelty one but he doesn't mind going on it all the same |
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"My son was 3 and half when i did it, and he was trained in a week, cos left it till he was totally ready. He's like a camel though, only goes twice a day."
Same here. Both of mine were easy. I don't remember it being a headache at all. I think only a couple of accidents between them. I never used a potty either. They were straight on the toilet. I can remember some people thinking I was leaving it too late but I took my cue from the kids. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no
He can't help it, just sit him on the toilet after he's done it and remind him that's where he does his wees and poos. It'll happen, just use lots of praise x
I know I was joking
Gave him praise then video called his mum who also gave him praise. It's going well"
Fair enough  it's not unheard of to get pissed and shat on as a parent as some point which is why I wasn't shocked lol |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"I am not a parent, but I saw a novelty item on a discount site that goes over your toilet, that might just help with this situation
We got one that goes on toilet. Not a novelty one but he doesn't mind going on it all the same "
The one I saw has built in steps and little handles to hold on to, not sure if this is what you have? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no"
Ahh no just ignore the accidents
Boys thrive on praise, make the biggest fuss every time he pees on toilet or potty!
My youngest was trained at 2 1/2 he never used a potty, didn't like it so I bought little step for toilet and he stood and peed from day 1....... let them choose potty or toilet, sitting or standing and the more comfortable they are the easier it will be
Good luck x
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Half hour reminders to try on the toilet, lots of praise, if they have an accident reassure them it was an accident and don't get mad at them for it. Don't be surprised if they have a set back and start to have lots of accidents, keep persevering and be patient with them, it can be very frustrating for a parent, reward charts can help too. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am not a parent, but I saw a novelty item on a discount site that goes over your toilet, that might just help with this situation
We got one that goes on toilet. Not a novelty one but he doesn't mind going on it all the same
The one I saw has built in steps and little handles to hold on to, not sure if this is what you have?"
Yea that's the one. Also doubles up as potty if needs be |
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Change the seat that has two seats. One adult, one child. Works a treat. Like this one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TYEY1FS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tP2CzbJJCE657 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no
He can't help it, just sit him on the toilet after he's done it and remind him that's where he does his wees and poos. It'll happen, just use lots of praise x
I know I was joking
Gave him praise then video called his mum who also gave him praise. It's going well
Fair enough it's not unheard of to get pissed and shat on as a parent as some point which is why I wasn't shocked lol"
Been shit and pissed on plenty of times during nappy changes. Doesn't bother me at all |
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"I've got this to look forward to. My little lad is coming up to 2. I'm thinking I should start potty training soon. "
My lad wouldn't take to the potty at all but would always follow people to the toilet to watch what they did. That's why we made the choice of getting him a toilet seat.
Bit of advice in case you are in the same boat |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've got this to look forward to. My little lad is coming up to 2. I'm thinking I should start potty training soon.
My lad wouldn't take to the potty at all but would always follow people to the toilet to watch what they did. That's why we made the choice of getting him a toilet seat.
Bit of advice in case you are in the same boat"
Cheers man. Yeah my boy is always trying to watch me on the toilet. Crys if I shut the door haha. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've got this to look forward to. My little lad is coming up to 2. I'm thinking I should start potty training soon.
My lad wouldn't take to the potty at all but would always follow people to the toilet to watch what they did. That's why we made the choice of getting him a toilet seat.
Bit of advice in case you are in the same boat
Cheers man. Yeah my boy is always trying to watch me on the toilet. Crys if I shut the door haha. "
the toilet seat was only 20 quid from smiths toy store and you change it so it's a normal potty. I'll send you the link if I can find it |
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I've got a 2 and a half year old daughter. Me and her dad (co-parenting) are trying to train bet but it's no good. She won't sit on her dad's special toilet seat nor my potty.
I think she understands what is required of her but just doesn't want to.
My daughter wees a LOT because she drinks a lot (I think she could happily not eat).
Have any of you guys used books to help? I've got Princess Polly's Pottyq and Big Girls Use The Potty. Not much use right now but my daughter likes books lol. |
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"I've got this to look forward to. My little lad is coming up to 2. I'm thinking I should start potty training soon.
My lad wouldn't take to the potty at all but would always follow people to the toilet to watch what they did. That's why we made the choice of getting him a toilet seat.
Bit of advice in case you are in the same boat
Cheers man. Yeah my boy is always trying to watch me on the toilet. Crys if I shut the door haha.
the toilet seat was only 20 quid from smiths toy store and you change it so it's a normal potty. I'll send you the link if I can find it"
the built in one is much easier and just looks like a normal toilet seat. |
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no"
A bit of wee never hurt anyone, bless him |
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I have a very intelligent 4 yesr old Grandson and because his vocabulary and understanding was so advanced we assumed (wrongly) that potty training would be a breeze. Started him at about 2 and he hated it. So after some minor battles we gave up. Some weeks later he announced he needed a wee, walked off to the toilet, sat on it and has been using it ever since. We worry too much and put pressure on them thst they should never feel. |
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"I've got this to look forward to. My little lad is coming up to 2. I'm thinking I should start potty training soon.
My lad wouldn't take to the potty at all but would always follow people to the toilet to watch what they did. That's why we made the choice of getting him a toilet seat.
Bit of advice in case you are in the same boat
Cheers man. Yeah my boy is always trying to watch me on the toilet. Crys if I shut the door haha. "
if they're watching they're learning anyway.
all my kids are teens now and i still don't shut the door out of habit. |
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"I've got a 2 and a half year old daughter. Me and her dad (co-parenting) are trying to train bet but it's no good. She won't sit on her dad's special toilet seat nor my potty.
I think she understands what is required of her but just doesn't want to.
My daughter wees a LOT because she drinks a lot (I think she could happily not eat).
Have any of you guys used books to help? I've got Princess Polly's Pottyq and Big Girls Use The Potty. Not much use right now but my daughter likes books lol. "
Used Pirate Pete book for my eldest when he learn't. |
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"Potty training twins was a blast "
To be honest it was quite easy with the twins as they would copy each other so as long as there were two potties available all was good |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no
A bit of wee never hurt anyone, bless him"
Just for the record. I did say further down I was joking |
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"It is not easy. Boy or girl? And are they definitely ready? It won't work until they are physiologically ready
Boy. He hated the potty so I got him one that goes over the toilet. He's taking to it a lot better than the potty but it's very early stages
Is he ready? Is he telling you he needs to go? If not don't rush it. He might not be ready and all it does it cause massive stress. People get hung up on trying when little ones reach a certain age, just take it easy (from a mummy of 4 and I work with children this age)
He does tend to hold it but once he really has to go he tells me. He does it a lot better his mums, it's his first time at mine since training started so think he might be a little nervous
Keep it positive, loads of praise. It will happen, don't make it a big deal when he has an accident
He on me so I sent him to his room. I'm guessing that's a no no"
Oh dear. BIG no no! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I got some funny looks carrying a potty everywhere when training my boy. Even got told off by some do gooder telling me it was appalling to wee in the street and pour it in the grid. The lady was around 80 so I told her she wasnt far of doing the same! I didn't feel good about it but was in a proper nark with her. And did have a little giggle looking at her shocked face. Just have to expect a few accidents and take lots of changes of clothes and be very patient! |
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Just remember that the physical development for all humans varies hugely. If their physiology isn't ready, all the training in the world won't make a difference and sometimes it's a darn site easier just to nappy them up for longer. Usually, the longer you wait, the faster they get it. |
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