Tips and Tricks for Potty Training Boys

Your little boy is growing up so fast. He's learning how to do so many things for himself, which means that it's time to start potty training. Learning how to potty train boys can be a little daunting (they are usually slower to catch on than girls). But if you follow these steps, you'll have your big boy using the potty in no time.

When you're trying to find out how to potty train boys, it's best to have Dad do most of this job. It's important for fathers to take their sons to the bathroom with them, so that their little ones can see them using the potty. Showing excitement each time there's a visit to the bathroom will help to build up the child's enthusiasm, and will help little boys to become more familiar with their bodies.

The next step is teaching your little man to aim correctly. You can do this by taking some Cheerios or Fruit Loops into the bathroom with you and throwing a few of them into the toilet. Have your son focus on the circles, and try to aim at them. Again, it's probably best for Dad to demonstrate this first, which will motivate the toddler to want to do the same. And if your little one does a good job, you can take him into the kitchen for a victory snack of his favorite cereal.

Consistency is very important when learning how to potty train boys. You'll need to repeat the enthusiasm about going to the potty, and continue to offer encouragement to your little boy, even after an accident. Some toddlers will be completely potty trained within a week or so, but some may take a little longer. It's important to continue to observe your child throughout the process to make sure that you're not putting too much pressure on him. Male toddlers will show you when they are ready to start potty training, and if you start the process sooner, you will only be wasting your time and frustrating yourself and your little one.

A couple of items from the store may help as well when you're learning how to potty train boys. You should purchase a small training potty for your little one to use until he gets the hang of using the bathroom on the grown-up potty. Training underwear is also necessary, since you can expect a few accidents along the way. When you present going to the potty as something that 'big boys' do, this will give your toddler the right motivation to continue trying until the goal is accomplished.