When Do You Start Potty Training a Boy?

Hi R.:
In truth,We don't train them. They decide when they're ready. Because he shows signs of being aware when hes having a movement,I'd begin watching the times he normally has a movement,like after meals,and ask if he needs to go potty.Then praise him when he does. Don't make to big a deal out of it,but let him know your pleased with his progress. Don't expect to much at this young age,and what ever you do, don't pressure him,or appear upset or frustrated,if he relapses or continues to have acidents.Just go with the flow,(Pardon the pun) lol. The best to you and your darlin son.

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Wow! 15mo...that is very early. My kids all showed curiosity early, but the older 2 didn't train until they were about 3. My youngest having watched his older brother is started at almost 2yrs, but he only goes occasionally on the potty and still loves his diapers. I tried to get him to do pull ups and he doesn't like them. According to our ped. between 2 1/2 and 3 is a good age. They understand more.

15 mos. seems way too early. I would wait until he is at least 2 or 2 1/2.

When he is ready! My son showed readiness signs at this age as well (he was "pottied trained" at 3 years old). I think it is more of a curious thing at this age. When my son was 18 mos, he would run to the bathroom when he had to go, screaming, "gotta go! gotta go" It was pretty funny because he couldn't get his pants/diaper off quick enough and then he couldn't get on the toilet by himself, even with a step stool. Those are two things that are pretty important when they are learning. So I didn't push it and he eventually he grew tired of the work required to get on the toilet! I have a friend whose son and daughter were both pottied trained around 18 mos. So, it isn't impossible but it just depends on the child and the parent! I tried again with my son around the 2 yr mark and it was just frustrating. I'd say a month or so before he turned 3, I read The No Cry Potty Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. It's a short read and should be required for every parent! LOL!! Because this book not only allows you to figure out if your child is ready, it let's you know if YOU are and if you are what you need to do to have a sucessful experience. After I read this book, I realized my son was more than ready, it was me holding things up. Once I was in the right frame of mind, he was "pottied trained" in days. No tears, no stress, no frustration for either of us. I highlyl recommend it!

Best wishes,
M.

Well, its definitely a sign that he doesn't like the feeling. My opinion is it never hurts to try to introduce the potty, but then you see the true readiness. The things that you will want to test is can he actually "feel" that he has to go and "tell" you that he has to go in time. Based on just those two signs, my personal opinion is he may be too young. I've come to realize that boys may take until they are almost 4 to fully potty train! My son was almost 2 when he indicated interest, but he wasn't actually ready until closer to 3. Now, at 3 he's in underwear all day and can go to the potty himself for "pee" but for some reason he's scared of #2 and begs me for a diaper to go #2 and then requests to be changed! Beats me?! I'm at my wits end and have no idea what else to do.... I figure he WILL eventually learn and go #2 in the toilet.

Best wishes,
C.~

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It's always okay to start introducing the potty, and what it does. But, from what I've learned boys potty train at around age 3, and my own son who is 27 months is not ready. He displays many of the signs, but isn't ready for the whole concept...

check out this link...helps with knowing what signs to watch for...

http://www.babycenter.com/0_potty-training-readiness-chec...

It doesn't hurt to try. I would introduce the potty and see if he takes to it. My sone started doing what your son's doing and we intriduced the potty and he took to but we went camping soon after and then a 2 week cruise and we had to start all over so don't be discarged. now he is 3 1/2 and fully potty trained minus a couple of accidents we have had in the last couple of monthes