Any advice, anecdotes, etc. will be much appreciated!
So I have a newly-turned two year old, the weather is getting nice and warm, and I would really like to start/attempt potty training him. I’m able to dedicate a lot of time and attention to this, because I’m stay at home with him and I have no other kids (so far :)).
But I’m very torn about whether or not this is the right moment to start, and I’m kind of scared of things backfiring (causing potential issues that might take ages to reverse). So I’d love to get some input from this lovely community!
Why I think he might be ready:
- He’s very verbal, able to communicate, and tells me when he has pooped (and needs a diaper change)
- I think he is quite able to hold pee for some time- like for instance when he’s running diaper free around the flat
- he does not want poop in his diaper (when previously he’d just continue playing🫣😂)
- he enjoys reading books about the potty etc and enjoys flushing the toilet (after we dump the contents of his soiled diaper in it).
Why I think he might not be
- he absolutely does NOT want to sit on a potty or the toilet. I’ve had the potty out in the living room for ages and ages but this hasn’t changed, and he will just yell no and refuse to sit (even in clothes etc).
- when he’s at home with no diaper on, he will at some point ask for (and insist on) a diaper on. He doesn’t want “big boy undies” instead and he just gets more and more upset if I don’t put a diaper on him.
Now does this sound more like a “you’ve got to push through” scenario? Like say “diapers only in bed” or something? Or more like a “he’s not ready” scenario where pushing will make it worse? It’s my first kid and I just don’t know whether there’s a chance his attitude will just.. change one random day 😂
Do share your stories please!! :)