subject: Top Secrets To Potty Training Boys With Easy Methods [print this page] Potty training boys is something that many parents struggle with. Many girls potty train with ease, but parents don't seem to get as lucky with boys! You might think you've got it in the bag, but then he forgoes going to the potty for playing trucks -- it's much more interesting to him. This whole process will be much easier when you follow these tips.
The first thing you need to do is consider whether your little boy is actually ready to be potty trained. Despite what you want, your guy has to be ready or it just won't work. You really shouldn't try to start to early, or it might scare him off.
Is your child able to understand a lot of things? Does he let you know when he has to go to the bathroom? These are sure signs that he's on his way to being ready.
Give him his own potty to try out! Get him familiar with it. Have him sit on the potty and relax and get to know it.
When he's ready, you can show him what the potty is for. It can help to use videos about boys going to the potty or read a book geared toward boys learning to go to the potty.
One thing few parents have considered is using a potty training doll to get their little one interested. They make boy and girl versions of these dolls, and they can really work wonders! Your boy will have a boy doll that he needs to teach how to use the potty. The tables are turned! It's a wonderful thing, because it can really give him ownership over the process. He will suddenly feel like he is the king of the world -- such a big boy. He will be well on his way to using the potty on a consistent basis.
Keep up with it, and he should train a lot more easily than you were expecting. Just don't let yourself get frustrated. Doing these things can really speed things up! Stressing out will negatively effect you and your little one. It's always best to keep things fun.
