Potty training.
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Every time he has an accident put him on the potty so he starts to associate it. I think to start with they find it really hard when they are out of the house and distracted. I'd try for a few more days and see how it goes. Perfectly normal for some accidents while they're learning and to have good days and bad days. Put him on the potty every hour or so, before nap, before meals etc. Make it a fun thing, like "everyone's going to have a try now". I also agree you can train them anytime, sometimes might be easier than others but I think it is possible for most children at least. I have heard boys find it harder though so I don't know if that makes a difference... I have two girls. 2nd just potty trained the last few days.
How long have you been doing it? It's recommended 3 days at home so both you and they know the cues. (Although i ignored this advice and went to the shops yesterday but LO did great) it does take time and patience. I also believe they aren't ready or don't realise when they've had an accident that it takes longer
I've stuck with staying home as I thought whilst I'm not working and the weather's nice this is the best time! I also want him to have a day or say saying he needs a wee before I leave the house. We've been trying since Monday but yesterday was the first day I'd left him all day with no nappy/pants. He did amazing yesterday. After I celebrated his first wee like we'd won the lottery all he wanted to do was wee lol then we went in the garden and it was out the window he just peed anywhere and today he's done nothing on the potty at all. I'll sit him on it and he does nothing so I say "ok, we'll try again" and within seconds of walking away he's peed on the floor 🤦🏻♀️😂. I understand it's not going to happen in a day/two days but he did so well yesterday and I'm doing nothing different today for him to all of a sudden not use the potty x
Yh, I have been making a point of saying "wees and poos on the potty" if he has an accident or sitting him on it. Every five minutes I'm asking , "do you need a wee?", "Do you need a poo?" And "Where do wees and poos go?" 😂 He's probably bored of my voice x
You may be asking too much which is putting him off. I asked every 30mins but found she got really annoyed with me, so I waited until she looked like she needed to go or everytime I went I ask her to come sit on the potty
@Kath that's a good point. I'll try and ease off asking tomorrow x
There is absolutely a time a toddler is more ready than not… if they are showing awareness of weeing/pooing, being uncomfortable when wet/dirty, telling you when they need a new nappy (during or after whatever they are doing), interest in the toilet, watching you or wanting to copy. I’ve worked in nurseries for 10 years and now schools, and those who are “ready” tend to nail it in a few days/ a week, when they aren’t they will have accidents every day for weeks (also got 3 older kids who I waited for the signals and took a few days.. 2 of them were 2 and a half, the other was 2 years 10m. My daughter now is 2yrs 3 months and starting to be uncomfortable so starting next week when her paw patrol knickers are good to go!) x
They're 2, you can't expect them to get it within a day. Just keep at it. We've started it slowly with no pressure as he's now showing all the signs, I take him to the toilet every 30 mins and he'll go if he needs to and I've just ordered a sticker chart to make it more engaging for him. Also, I used to work with toddlers and if they weren't ready it could take months before they were fully dry, and those that showed all the signs of readiness were dry within a matter of weeks, so I do believe 'waiting till they're ready' holds some truth