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Q and A on Potty Training Kids
When you have a baby a lot of things go through your mind. You wonder about the stages he will go through. Stages such as: turning over on his own, learning to talk and even learning to walk. These are all milestones that you can check off in his baby book. You learn to live with changing dirty diapers for a few years. Before long you have to start thinking about the next step: potty training. Learning to potty train boys can be very interesting. It can also be incredibly frustrating. Unless you have older boys already, it may be a completely new experience for both of you. This article can help you out. It may not be able to get him to use the “big boy potty” but at least it can point you in the right direction for help.
Is it harder to potty train boys than girls?
Whether or not it is harder to potty train boys than girls all depends on who you ask. Generally girls do have an easier time of it and are ready sooner for potty training than boys. But it really comes down to your parenting style and your child. Boy or girl, if they are not ready to relinquish the pull-ups or diapers you are going to be in for a battle. Granted you cannot teach a boy and girl using the same method. It does have to be changed a bit to suit the gender.
How can I tell if my son is ready to be potty trained?
There are some signs you can look for prior to beginning to potty train boys. The first is an interest in watching you go to the bathroom. They are naturally curious at that age and want to know everything that is going on. The second is when they start wanting to be changed immediately after soiling their diaper. They are learning to not like the feel of the wet diaper against their skin. This is the perfect opportunity to start talking about going into “big boy underwear” or by making the transition into pull-ups.
Are there books to help potty train boys?
There are some great books on potty training boys. The best ones are from their favorite cartoon characters. The Bernstein Bears has an entire line of books designed for certain milestones. Potty training is just one of them. You should read to your son and show him the pictures of other boys going to the bathroom on their own. The more you surround him with books about potty training, the more likely it is he will start wanting to try on his own. You, as a parent, also have a wide selection of books that you can choose from to give you tips and advice. You should visit your local bookstore or library to find out more.
How long does it take to finally potty train boys to the point where there are no more accidents?
There is no set time on how long it can take to finally potty train boys completely. It really all depends on your child. You do have to remember that physically he will not be able to always hold his bathroom needs in until he gets 4 or 5. And accidents can continue to happen even after he is in school. There are going to be setbacks but you just have to keep calm and take them in stride. It really is a learning process. You cannot actually “train” him to go, he has to learn to identify when he has to use the bathroom and actually take the time out of his playing to do so.
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