I dont know how to make my son use the toilet!!!

@staci26 (102)
United States
April 19, 2008 10:39am CST
Well im a mom twice, but they are only 15 months apart, and my oldest is turning two next month he is showing signs he is getting ready for potty training, but im not sure how to go about it, I have the potty chair and he has sat on it but I dont know where to go from there, does anyone have any ideas?
4 responses
@magrylouyu (1627)
• United States
19 Apr 08
i had a problem just like this. My 2 daughters are almost 15 months apart to the day! My oldest (4) was almost potty trained at 13 months all on her own. Once her little sister was born she back tracked. She was pee pee potty trained 1 month before she turned 3 and then the poop was 2 months after she turned 3. My youngest who will be 3 next month has no interest at all. So, dont force it. Try sitting him on the potty 10 minutes after he's done with his drink. Then let him sit there for about 20 minutes or longer depending on how antsy he gets. Try putting the potty chair in front of the tv and put his favorite movie or tv show on. But if he still doesnt want to, dont force it or he wont do it until he wants to and doesnt feel so pressured. Good luck.
19 Apr 08
i m also struggling with my 24months old.i would advice u try to take him to the potty in every 10 mins in the beginning and then increase the duration take him after 20mins once he ll learn to hold his bladder then no worries.
• United States
19 Apr 08
if he is refusing to use it you should start a reward system for him. my mom used to do it to make me behave. we had these poker chips, white blue and red, and they were all worth different amounts. when i did something good id get a chip, and if i did something bad id lose them. once i got so many i could have rewards, the only one i remember was chocolate milk, but i think i could have like a new toy or something too. it worked well.
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
19 Apr 08
Have patience and give her examples for him to imitate. Tis hard at first and try to convince a kid but time will come.
@kezabelle (2974)
19 Apr 08
Well he will only do it when he is ready and if he isnt even two yet that is still quite early so I wouldnt be too worried, when he is ready you will find you dont need to do much except remind him often to use the toilet as they often forget. My daughter was just over 2 and half and she didnt need much help as she was old enough to know when she needed to go I just had to remind her when she was playing and we only ever had one accident. Having the potty around for them to get used to it is a great idea though but dont worry if he shows no interest just yet theres plenty of time