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

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!!

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  • rgdet
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    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!

  • 1 decade ago

    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
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    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.

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