How to Potty Train a 1-1/2-Year-Old boy
Potty training a one and a half year old can be easier then teaching a three year old if he is ready. While the average age for a boy to potty train is age three, most boys in Europe are trained by the age of two. Learn how to determine if your toddler is ready to learn to go potty and how to teach them.
Instructions
First you must determine if they are ready. One and a half years old is about the age when boys start to notice and react to things such as them urinating in their diaper. If you see your son holding him self or squatting right before he dirties his diaper, he may be ready. If fact he does not even have to be able to say potty. However, it does work best if by the end of training he can have some ability to verbalize what he needs to do, because at this age he will still need help in the bathroom for some time. My son currently jumps up and down and runs and says uh, uh. Also, it works best if he likes to do what every one else is doing. For example my son see everyone else eat at the table, so he must eat at the table. He sees his brother play video games, he must grab a controller and pretend he is playing a game too. Let him emulate others. We have all heard of monkey see monkey do. This applies dramatically to a one and a half year old boy. Think about it how many times does he see someone pay with a toy, then just have to have. Even if he has never shown interest before. Put a potty chair next to the toilet and let him sit down on it while a parent or sometimes even. At first it is okay to let him sit with his clothes on. Just let him get to understand that is his chair. If he tries to get on the big stool, sit him on his and say yours. Let him go around the house without a diaper on. Let him have a few mistakes. If you see him about ready to go, take him to his chair. It make take him a few times to actually set on his chair, but just be persistent. If he attends a daycare where this is not possible, it is best to do this stage over a long weekend. When he goes back to daycare keep up the routine when he gets home. After, his first diaper change don't put one back on him until bedtime. He will eventually get the idea he will need to go to the bathroom when he get the urge. Be positive, remember your son is steel very young. Never discipline a one year old for having a accident. Encourage him and give him a small reward when he is successful. It does not have to be anything of monetary value. It could be a high five, a kiss, a hug, one chocolate chip, or a word of praise. Look for what your son responds to best and use it. My son just adores being called a big boy, clapping and saying yeah, and he loves chocolate chips. We choose a the award that fits. We only give candy once a day if at all. Some parents find giving the same reward every time is best. I think what ever works, works. Just be aware that if you give him a piece of candy every time he goes to the bathroom he probably will be doing this until he is three. So you may have to carry it with you as needed. Do not get discouraged when he takes a few steps back when potty training. Even if a toddler is potty trained during the day they may have problems during the night. You may want to put a diaper on your son till he has had dry diapers for weeks during the night. When you use the restroom ask him if he needs to go to. Also ask thirty minutes after he eats. Get him in a routine of self care now before it is a struggle later on. Always have him wipe and wash his hands himself, even if you need to finish for him after he is done.
