Ok thanks for that Kirsty, will give that approach a try. That’s great your little one is asking to use it now…all the best for when you try again
You could try just ditching the nappies. Explain to him that the nappies will be going away in [insert time frame you think will work best for your child] and then when that day comes, explain that he is now going to start using the potty/toilet like a big boy. Be prepared to spend a few days at home naked (him, not you 😂) and watch him like a hawk so that when he wees, you get him on the potty. It helps to have one to hand at all times so when he pees you’re not running around like a headless chicken. My little one was very reluctant too at the start but once we’d got the first wee on the potty and made a huge deal about it (lots of praise, dancing and singing!) and I think he realised it wasn’t so bad, we got into the swing of it. I built it into our routine as well, I would say “right we are going to have a wee, then wash our hands, then have a snack” - I think the idea that he will get a snack after doing those things first helped.
My son uses the potty and has steps for the big boy toilet but will only go to sit on it like is a nice new chair 🤣 put pants on him he has too much security and won’t go to his potty when he needs a wee and just has an accident wherever he is. We are nappy-less 90% of the time and pull ups for car journeys and shopping. We are planning on getting him in to nursery when I get back to working and want him to get used to pants by then… I have an interview next Tuesday 😬
If I ask my son to sit on it or put him on it he doesn't like it at all but if I leave it in the corner of the room and don't make a big deal, he'll just go ahead and use it. I tried training him a few months ago but because he didn't like me prompting him or reminding him, it just didn't work and as soon as he was distracted he'd wet himself. I didn't want to force it and make him resent it so I'm yet to try again. Recently he tells us when he's doing a wee and will ask to use it so I think I might try again soon