Potty Training--How Do You Go from Little Potty to Big Potty?

Oh please don't give them the option of using in a pullup, that just creates a power play, something you DON'T want to deal with, especially if they are training so well!
My son was only 22 months old when I trained him, and while the big potty was okay at home, public ones scared him (Hell, don't they scare all of us? lol!)
Since public toilets don't usually have stools I just got into the habit of holding him up over the potty in my arms and helping him aim. I tried to make it silly and fun, and I never did the flush (loud scary part) until we were done with hands washed and he could put his hands over his ears. That seemed to help, and again added to the "game" aspect of the whole thing.

I used one of those small seats that you set right on top of the toilet seat. It keeps their little tushies from falling in, and makes it easier to go #2 because they don't have to try to balance themselves or hold themselves up.

Get a small seT with handles that's goes on toilet. Get rid of little potty.

I did what the other moms suggested - I had the regular potties to start then we had the potty seat (kind of made of foam) that goes on the actual toilet seat - has handles on the side for them to hold on to. I just stuck a little step by the toilet and they would climb up themselves.

Small seats that go on the big potty help them feel like they're not going to fall in.

Also, public bathroom toilets often flush LOUDLY. If they don't like that, you may want to put some paper towel or something on the automatic flush sensor things so they don't get scared. Let them practice at home, and go pull-ups when they go out. They'll get there, just on their time.

Yes to putting the little potty seat onto the big potty. Start with a sturdy comfy one at home (the top of your current potty seat come off for this exact purpose, and the bottom of the little potty could be turned over used as a step stool, mine did).

After that...

They sell plastic seats to set on the big potty that fold up flat and small for easy travel. I just put it in a gallon ziplock and put it in the diaper bag. That way they can sit on the big potty without feeling like they are going to fall in. I used it when out and about at stores, friends' houses, etc.

Sit them on the big potty backwards when it's bath time or when you're in the bathroom for something else. They might accidentally pee and see it then they have fun pointing.

We put cheerios and fruit loops in and let them aim for them. Then we did small squares of toilet paper with simple tiny boats on them and told the boys to sink the ships.

I potty trained my little guy standing up like his daddy. I started training him to sit down and my husband wasn't on board with that. So, I told him to help, which he did. He was actually helpful in this.

Our son was just a little too short to get it over the rim so he used the scale. Not going to say I didn't end up with pee all over the place (we cured that by putting Cheerios in the toilet and told him to aim) but he did pretty good.

We bought a Baby Bjorn potty seat for the big potty. It is very secure and not wobbly at all, and both of my girls liked that. Since you have an older child, maybe she can really talk up how BIG KIDS use the big potty. (Older siblings are great for that kind of stuff... it gets old when they're in junior high and talking down to the younger siblings, but for now, use what you've got, sister.) Peer pressure can be a good thing at this age! ;)

In addition to the seat to go on the big toilet like others mentioned, maybe a sturdy stool they can use to make getting on and off easier.

You could also put blue dye in the toilet, and when they go it will make a green spot. (May or may not work, depending on the hydration level/ urine color your boys usually have...)

Step stool. A big part of not wanting to use the regular toilet may be his feet are dangling. We skipped the potty entirely (just gross, sorry) and started with the regular toilet. We used a Bjorn seat cover (fits over the seat so the child doesn't fall in) and a step stool so he felt comfortable. We also used a travel seat cover but that was always a bit more precarious. Also - use post its to cover the electric eye in public toilets. That loud and unexpected flush can definitely lead to set backs.

http://www.johnlewis.com/babybj-rn-toilet-trainer-seat-wh...

i'm a little befuddled why this is even a question after 2 and half WEEKS.
you're talking about giving them less than a month total.
if you're not in a big rush, why are you even considering taking the 'little potty' away at all?
they're going to WANT to use the real mccoy at some point.
khairete
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I've read that it may help to put a toy/s on the toilet tank and then put the child on the seat facing backwards.

My grandaughter transitioned to the big toilet so she could be like mom. They use a child sized seat that sits on the regular seat.

Step stool!

Boys love to climb on things & if they get to stand up high on something to pee, even better...get a step stool & a small seat cover to go over the big seat, if needed.

We have these on all the toilets:
http://tinyurl.com/kkwhot8

works great! :)

I used a soft seat on the toilet that makes the opening child-sized and a little step stool to help them get up on it.