Toilet training
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My boy shows no real interest. I am not pushing just waiting until he's ready. Not sure why HV recommended it if he's not ready.
Agree that he's probably not ready! But for when you think it's time, I would suggest to let him choose a potty he likes (rather than use this one that he seems to hate) or even try one of those seats on top of the toilet. Just to make sure he doesn't have any negative associations!
When my 1st was first scared of the potty we just left it out with the toys so she could get used to it, then she started using it as a seat, and then we tried again it worked well. We also put a 2nd potty in the bathroom next to our big toilet and she started wanting to do what we did.
I'd advise not to put him on the potty, just ask if he wants to use it. He's probably resisting because he's being forced into it. Have a break for at least 2 weeks, give him time to forget about it, then start again but asking only. Sounds like your health visitor gave you bad advice. We've only caught her morning wee on the potty a couple of times because I noticed her nappy was drier than usual & asked if she wanted to use the potty.
I wouldn't worry just yet! I tried a couple of times with my little girl and it's true what they say ' they will tell you when they are ready' one day my baby took her pants off, said she didn't want a nappy and decided that day she was using the potty... had been using it since and had hardly any accidents so definitely wait it out until they are ready xx
I’d just leave it out for him to get used to it. Sounds like he’s not ready and you don’t want to force it because that could cause other issues . Maybe try playing with it. Put his toys on the potty so he can see how they go. You can get books about it. Kids shows etc. maybe little reward chart for everytime he sits on it etc.