Potty Training For Boys - How To Do It Right!

So you're interested in potty training for boys. That means things are changing and you son is growing...and you believe it's time to get him out of the diaper and onto the toilet.

But the big question is, "Is your son as ready for the toilet as you want him to be?" 

It's very easy to get ahead of your child’s ability to get out of the diaper and onto the toiled, and who can blame you for wanting to? However, if you get ahead of him, you and your child are in for a lot of frustration.  

Potty training for boys should be approached with some thoughtfulness. So let's be sure he's ready! 

Potty Training For Boys - Signs That Your Child Is Ready! 

1. Your child has regular, well-formed bowel movements. This will tell you that he is probably able to hold his bowel movements and wait to get to the toilet. 

2. Your child "tinkles" a descent amount at a time, with a descent stream. This tells you that he can hold his urine back until there is a fair amount of pressure, therefore he can hold it for the toilet. 

3. Your child's diaper is dry for three or so hours at a time. This also tells you that he is developed enough to hold it. 

4. Your child is physically mature enough to walk, run, and stand steadily enough to make it to the toilet and stand (or sit) there as he goes. 

5. Your child is able to pull his pants down and back up by himself. 

6. Your child is able to sit still long enough to have a bowel movement in the toilet. 

7. Your child is able to tell you when he has to go. 

8. You child does not resist the ideal of sitting on or going in the toilet. This cooperative attitude is usually developed by the parent’s encouragement. 

Potty training for boys does not have to be difficult or stressful. If he shows most of the signs above, it will be a lot easier than if you rush things.  

Some Other Tips That May Help! 

Besides the signs above, here are a few other things you can do to expedite your child’s potty training experience: 

• Let your boy watch you use the bathroom. Of course, it would be better if he sees a man do it, but if that is not possible, the mother can do it herself. The idea behind this is that he sees there is nothing to be afraid of and that this is what big people ("big boys") do.
• Get a potty seat for potty training for boys. It will encourage him to know that he has a potty of his own and one that fits his size. If your child tries the big toilet and falls in (it does happen) it could be a long time before you could get him to try again. 

Okay, now you know the basics for training your boy to use a toilet. Potty training for boys is not difficult and can be fun, as long as you don't rush it. You can make it fun for your child by keeping a light attitude, avoid criticizing mistakes, and then give him lots of praise when he does it right...or even close to right.

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