Okay, I've only potty trained two boys, so I may not be an expert in the matter. But I have potty trained five kids total, so I'd say I'm well-versed in the subject of potty training.
I want to give you one simple tip that will help your little man "get" potty training faster.
Let him pee standing up.
Some of you are thinking, "Duh. Of course." But I know that when I had my first boy, I was convinced that all children must first learn to pee while sitting. After all, their aim is a little precarious at the age of two. I'm making an assumption that I'm not the only Mom who believed in the 'sitting to pee while potty training rule.'
Anyway, change your rule. Let him pee standing up. And if at all possible, let him see other boys standing to pee (Daddy, big brother, etc.).
If he's not quite tall enough, buy a little step stool.
If his aim is terrible, drop a couple Cheerios in the bowl for him to aim at.
I assure you, this little tip will make potty training way more fun for him! And boys are all about the fun...
I have trained 5 boys...Ditto the standing up thing. Also, I don't start until they are at least 3. Save yourself the headache.
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