How can I get him from the little potty to the toilet?

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We have taken a very laid back approach to potty training.  Basically, when he's home, he wears sweats (elastic band, easy to pull up and down) and goes pee and poop in the little potty.  However, when asked to go in the toilet, he gets very apprehensive.  Are there any techniques to help him bridge the gap between little potty and the toilet, or should we just keep with the little potty (consistent with our easy going style of training.)  Our concern is that letting him go with the little potty now will be a bigger battle in the long run.

When we're out, he still wears diapers but definately is starting to get annoyed with them (aka requests to be changed after every pee, asks us to take it off to go potty but only when a little potty is available.)

Our little potty has a transitional seat for the toilet but when we tried it tonight he was very upset.

Thank you seasoned moms for your loving and experienced guidance!!

rgdet · Accepted Answer

when you go out, instead of using diapers, bring a little travel folding potty in the car with you.
as long as he is going in a potty vs a diaper, I wouldn't worry too much if it is the small or big potty. he will get on the big potty when he feels more comfortable. you could try to convince him with a special treats or toys. otherwise don't worry, he will be fine!

♥m♥ · Answer

It  is  very  normal  for  children  to  be  apprehensive  the  first  time  you  introduced  the  adult  toilet.  Children  are  friendlier  toward  a  small  plastic  potty  that  is  theirs  and  on  which  they  can  sit  down  by  themselves. On  his  little  potty,  his  feet  stays  on  the  floor,  and  the  height  won't  make  him  insecure.But  on  adult  toilet,  it  will  put  him  high  up  in  the  air, an  uncomfortable  position  in  which  to try  to  relax  and  let  go of  his  movements.
  My  son  is  three  and  four  months  old,  and  he  sit  on  the adult  toilet  already (with  child-size  toilet  seat  that  fits). At  first,  he  is  also  a  little  apprehensive  in  using  the  adult  toilet,   a  sturdy  strep stool   helps  so  he  can climb  up  by  himself.  We  encourage  him  to  sit  by  praise  or  small  rewards,  but  didn't spend  time  urging  or  pushing  him  if  he  doesn't  want to.   He  is  also  fascinated  by  flushing  his  BM  and  want  to  do  it  himself.

Try  another  time  or  another  day  sitting  him  in  the  adult  toilet.  Someday  when  he's  BM  or  urine  does goes  into  the  toilet,  it  will  help  him  to understand  and  cooperate.  Goodluck.

Hope  this  helps.

KitKat · Answer

avoid a potty chair & start with the toilet -buy a step stool so that the child can reach it & the sink.  remember that potty training can take up to age 6 depending on the maturity & development of your child's bladder & bowels.  continue to encourage & never punish.

How can I get him from the little potty to the toilet?

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