Do You Know How To Potty Train a Boy?

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If you have a young son, then you may have heard that toilet training boys can take much longer than it does for girls, or that they may need to start later because they mature more slowly. While it may be true that toilet training for little boys takes a little longer statistically, this should not discourage you. Remember, the first step to take is to gain the trust and confidence of your son, and the rest will follow. Realize that your son will be potty trained as soon as he is ready. Let's take a look at some tips on how to potty train a boy.

The reasons why boys may take a little longer to learn how to potty train is that it is primarily mother's who teach these skills and they do not have the anatomy to actually show a boy how the process works. Another reason it may take boys longer to learn is that a boy has to learn how to sit to go on a potty and then learn how to go while standing. A boy must learn a slightly different skill set than a girl.

Make sure your little boy become comfortable with using a potty chair before you transition to the main toilet. Having their own potty seems to encourage quicker potty learning. Give him enough time to pace his learning and often times when he is finally allowed to use the main toilet, he will become interested in potty training again, as he will feel like he is a big kid.

Getting him accustomed to the main toilet means sitting down to urinate. Once he shows that he can control himself consistently, it is the right time to demonstrate how to urinate while standing up. This part of the toddlers potty training process is more easily demonstrated by his father or another male family person.

Once he has mastered urinating sitting down, he can move up to the standing position. Try to arrange for Dad or an older brother to help with this step. Allow him to watch the process and then let your son try it out for himself in his potty chair. Boys love a challenge, so if he seems disinterested, try floating a few Cheerios or other small targets that can be flushed in the toilet bowl. Until he refines his aim, expect to clean up a few training potty messes!

Although there may be a few difficulties to contend with along the way, with a little patience and commitment, you can teach your boy how to use the toilet the right way. Always encourage him during the potty training process, even though he may not get it right the first time or for many times after that. Trying and failing until the task is mastered is part of the process. By taking the time to understand, and by following these potty training tips and others, you can figure out how to potty train a boy.