How To Potty Train Your Son

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Potty training can be a tough job, one made even tougher by the notion that boys are much harder to toilet train than girls. While it is true that statistically boys take longer than girls; this should not discourage you from beginning the process. A good point to remember is, when you gain the trust and confidence of your son, the rest will naturally follow. Getting tips from other parents on how to potty train your boy is a good way to arm yourself with information to begin the process.

A few reasons why boys tend to need more time than girls may be that for them, learning to pee in a potty has another step. First they learn how to potty train sitting down, and then they have to do it standing up. Another point is that moms are usually the primary person teaching potty training skills and don’t have the “equipment” to demonstrate the technique.

Make sure your little boy become comfortable with using a potty chair before you transition to the main toilet. Having their own potty seems to encourage quicker potty learning. Give him enough time to pace his learning and often times when he is finally allowed to use the main toilet, he will become interested in potty training again, as he will feel like he is a big kid.

Getting him accustomed to the main toilet means sitting down to urinate. Once he shows that he can control himself consistently, it is the right time to demonstrate how to urinate while standing up. This part of the toddlers potty training process is more easily demonstrated by his father or another male family person.

Once he has mastered urinating sitting down, he can move up to the standing position. Try to arrange for Dad or an older brother to help with this step. Allow him to watch the process and then let your son try it out for himself in his potty chair. Boys love a challenge, so if he seems disinterested, try floating a few Cheerios or other small targets that can be flushed in the toilet bowl. Until he refines his aim, expect to clean up a few training potty messes!

You should always encourage your son during the potty training process, even if it means he doesn’t get it right the first time or on subsequent attempts. It is just part of the training process to try and fail until the concept is mastered. With commitment and patience, you can teach your little boy the correct way of using the toilet, though there may be many difficulties to contend with along the way. Hopefully, these potty training tips have helped you figure out how to potty train your son.

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