Potty training 2 1/2 year old boy, potty chair, or toilet seat?

My baby is two and half yrs old. and i want to start potty training, but i dont know if i should use a potty chair, or the little toilet seats that fit over the adult toilet., which is more effective? What has worked best for you?

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Toilet Training Your Cat – Can It Be Done?

So you’re thinking about toilet training your cat?  Lots of people think this is only done as a gag in the movies but the truth is it’s a great habit to get your feline in.

How many times have you walked through the door of someone’s home and instantly knew they were a cat owner? That little litter box can give off a strong odor, and it’s not always a pleasant one. Lots of homeowners want to rid their home of that awful smell.

Since they would never, ever consider getting rid of their furry feline friend, they’ll have to find a suitable alternative.  That’s where toilet training your cat comes in.

You could train your cat to only go outside.  That would certainly solve the problem.  But what if you live in a very populated city with lots of busy streets or lots of big, mean dogs roving around? Many cat owners are petrified of losing their kitty to an automobile or a vicious dog.

So, what’s left? Yup, you guessed it! Toilet training your cat. Think of how wonderful it’s going to be not to have to worry about unpleasant odors anymore.  Here’s something I’ll bet you haven’t even considered: Think of the money you are going to save on litter and plastic bags!  And let’s not forget that you’ll never have to get your hands dirty cleaning that nasty litter box again!

All in all, toilet training your cat makes a lot of sense.  I’ll bet you are wondering just what’s involved.  Well, I’m not going to lie to you.  It’s not going to happen overnight.  But, there is a great manual that you can buy cheap that will help you with this.

Visit ToiletTrainMyCat.com to learn how to toilet train your kitty.

It will be much easier if you have a younger cat, but older felines can be taught to use the toilet as well. The first step will be getting them used to the bathroom and getting them comfortable with the room and surroundings. You should start leaving the door to the bathroom open so your cat can do a little exploring.

Another tip that is going to make it much easier is to move the litter box close to the bathroom.  If you can fit it right next to the toilet, that would be ideal. This is going to get the cat to think of the bathroom as a place that is suitable to do it’s business

If it’s not too much of an inconvenience, you may want to actually start putting the litterbox right on top of the closed toilet seat.  This will work better if you happen to have a second bathroom. In effect, this will actually train the cat to jump on the toilet when it has to go.  It’s a step in the right direction.

After a couple of weeks, the cat should get used to jumping on the toilet to go.  Now is the time to replace the litter box with a smaller plastic pan.  You can add some litter to the pan to make your kitty more comfortable.  Your goal here is to train the cat to go in a smaller area that is closer to the size of the toilet.

Another secret is to buy a spare toilet seat, and put it on top of the litter box or pan.  The cat will begin to understand that it needs to get on top of the toilet seat when it needs to go to the bathroom.

Of course, this is only the beginning, and there is a lot more to it.  That’s where a good manual comes in.  I highly recommend ToiletTrainMyCat.com.  It will have your cat going like a human pretty fast!  You’ll have to teach the cat to flush yourself, however!

 

Are you serious about toilet training your cat?  Then you need to get a copy of ToiletTrainMyCat.com.  Go there now and check it out!  Click HERE.


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Methods Which Enable Parents to Do Toilet Training in Less Than a Day

Though a toddler may not think so, toilet training is indeed very important and necessary for a toddler especially if he is anywhere between eighteen and twenty four months old. Training involves certain methods that will enable your child to be motivated enough. He or she has to be made to feel that toilet training is just a natural process and not something that is forced or thrust upon him.

There are various methods of training that you can use to train your child without creating an aversion in him. One thing that must be remembered is that during any kind of a family stress you must avoid starting the process of toilet training them.

There are also methods which enable parents to complete their child’s toilet training in less than a day. Though this may sound impossible for exasperated parents, it is worth giving it a try. All you need is a doll, a normal boy or girl underwear to replace the diaper, liquid in abundance for the doll and your child to drink, and not to mention a potty chair.

Before you go about trying to perform toilet training in less than a day for your child, make sure you wait until the child is at least two years old. Doll must be used for demonstrating the way or method to go potty.

Using the name of your child’s favorite hero to motivate him or her is also a good idea.

Step one involves making your child teach the doll the method to go potty. After naming the doll play with your child and make him or her feed the doll with liquids.

After feeding the liquid, the doll has to be led by your child to the potty seat and the underwear has to be pulled down. Watching the doll going potty with your child will make him understand that he also has to do that after he has liquids.

The second step in toilet training in less than a day involves throwing a potty party for the doll which has been successful enough. This will immensely encourage your child to follow the good deed. Party can actually be made grand and memorable. Doing this will imprint the idea in his or her mind that going potty is actually a good thing.

If he thinks there will be an exciting party, he will also make an effort to do the same. You can actually put it across to your child that when he follows the doll’s example he will have a party too.

The next step involves replacing your child’s diapers with underwear’s. He will actually relate this to the underwear you put on for the doll. After giving him a lot of fluids, you can start your training with him. He or she has had enough motivation by now.

Wait patiently for some time before the child actually asks to go for potty. This will eventually happen and make sure you do not scold him for occasional accidents.

When he is sufficiently trained, it is time for celebration.

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Stand Up Toilet Training

Finally, a dad has invented a stand-up child-size urinal for toilet training little boys. The inventor, Scott Rote, is a dad who easily toilet trained two little girls but was hesitant about the upcoming battle he might go through with his third child – a boy.

In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics confirms the common wisdom that boys take longer to train than girls: the average toilet training age for boys is 35 months – a full 3 months later than girls. Rote wondered if there wasn’t a better way and researched potty training accessories on the market, all of which encouraged training boys in a sitting position. This seemed odd, particularly since the majority of educators and practitioners say that the best way to teach children is to “model behavior.”

With this in mind, Rote, an industrial designer set out to find a potty training accessory to train boys by allowing them to stand. Rote’s invention, the Peter Potty is a familiar shaped kids-size urinal, made out of lightweight hard plastic. It is not a toy, but a flushable stand-up toilet.
Quantitative research conducted independently of over 400 children shows that boys trained in a standing position reached success two months earlier. Since the majority of these ‘standing boys’ were trained with a step stool/toilet method, the Peter Potty may make earlier success possible because of the features of this potty training accessory. Anecdotal evidence suggests perhaps as much as six months faster.

Whatever potty training accessory you may consider, look for the following characteristics:

Appealing to kids Correct size—kids shouldn’t be able to fall in Easy to use and clean Stable and secure

We like the Peter Potty because:

It’s unique and interesting to kids. The ‘real water flush’ can be appealing and offers a reward for success. There are no steps to climb, no fear of “falling in.” The size is right, adjustable for 18 months to 4 years and beyond. It’s simple to use and requires emptying only once per day. It mimics dad’s behavior and prepares kids for urinals in public facilities.

The Peter Potty also comes with hardware to secure to a wall to eliminate any fear of it tipping over. We would recommend this or keeping it in a safe spot, such as between toilet and wall to lessen the chance of spilling the contents. We also recommend emptying more than once per day for the same reason.

The Peter Potty is supported by several leading pediatricians and we expect it to quickly gain traction. If you’re the kind of guy who always wondered why you can’t have an easy to use urinal with no stupid seat to put down, you’ll buy the Peter Potty just to stimulate conversation in the house. My wife always tries to hide it when guests come over, but I proudly keep ours in the first floor guest bathroom so everyone knows the boys in the house are standing up for their rights, at least in the bathroom.

As for the dad in the story, Scott Rote was able to quickly train his son Kyle at 2 ½ years. The Peter Potty is sold by Visionaire Products, of which Scott Rote is a founding partner.

Paul Banas is a founder of GreatDad.com. He writes articles on parenting, dads and pregnancy, toilet training and many more topics related to dads.


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Potty training… mini-toilet or just a seat to snap on your toilet?

My daughter is showing a lot of interest in the toilet, and I’m sure its too early for potty training but I figure I can at least get the stuff in the house for when she is ready.

Is it easier to start your child with their own mini-potty or is it best to start using the big toilet with a child seat on top so they get used to using the big one?

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Elmo Potty Seat Toilet Trainer

  • Soft, air-cushioned, contoured seat for comfort
  • Includes Reward Stickers
  • Fits most regular or elongated toilet seats
  • Side handles for gripping
  • Ring on bottom keeps seat on the toilet

Product Description
The Elmo Air-Cushioned Potty Seat Toilet Trainer has a soft air-filled cushion seat for comfort and features Elmo’s familiar and friendly smile that will delight your child! Teach your child to go on the potty with a little help from their favorite Sesame Street character Elmo!… More >>

Elmo Potty Seat Toilet Trainer

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Toilet Training?

My son is 19 months old and I wanted to know when should I start toilet training. When I change his nappy he sometimes says whats in the nappy but I dont think he knows when he needs to go. He has been on the toilet a few times today and yesterday and one something but that was forced out by him not like he relaxed and done it. He wont use the potty as I tried that and he cried galore but he’ll happily sit on our toilet using his soft seat.

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PRIMO 4-In-1 Soft Seat Toilet Trainer and Step Stool White with Pastel Blue Seat

  • Complete graduated 4 stage toilet training system. Includes stand alone potty, soft toilet seat reducer and step stool
  • Unique molded design of the PRIMO Soft Seat Reducer will not tear or rip and is easy to clean
  • Handles are integrated into the PRIMO Soft Seat Reducer to provide extra security and stability to the child
  • Includes toilet training tips, reward stickers and discount coupons for training pants

Product Description
PRIMO 4-In-1 Soft Seat Toilet Trainer Teach your little one to use the potty like a big kid! The Primo 4-in-1 Soft Seat Toilet Trainer & Step Stool is the only toilet training system parents will ever need. The unique soft seat is easy to clean and will not rip or tear apart like cushions. The 4-in-1 Soft Seat Toilet Trainer & Step Stool by Primo provides a stool for extra leg support. This also comes handy for washing little hands at the sink…. More >>

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    Toilet Training Your Cat

    If you own a cat then you know of the terrible smell of cat urine and you know of the endless task of cleaning up the floor and kitty litter of their misplaced waste. It is awful, demeaning and disgusting work but we love our cats and dutifully clean up after them. There is however an easier way and while it seems bizarre has been successfully done all over the world by cat owners who know how and that is toilet training your cat!

    If cats can learn to use their kitty litter why can they not be able to use a human toilet? As odd as it may seem to see a cat perched upon the bowl it is easy for an agile cat to do and allows easy removal of waste from your house with no effort except to flush! Not only will this save your house from kitty waste and smells it saves you a fortune in cat litter too! So how can it be done? The trick is to take it slowly.

    First you must have a plan to gradually put the cat into the right frame of mind to learn a new way of doing things, cat owners know just how stubborn and willful cats can be and so will understand! You must continually be positive and reward the cat with attention when they do things right but not always with treats as they come to expect food if you do this too often and if it does not come they lose interest in the entire process.

    Next you must gradually move the kitty litter closer to the toilet in very small steps over many days, big changes may confuse the cat or make it suspicious so just edge it closer to the bowl every time you clean it out and refill it.

    As long as your cat responds well to this you can then move to the next stage which is actually putting the litter on top of the toilet seat. There is a bit of an art to getting your cat to do this bit but they must learn to jump up and use their litter on the bowl or they will never learn to use it without it.

    Now you can probably see the pattern here, if you continue gradually moving the litter to the right place you will soon be able to remove the kitty litter completely and you now have a better trained cat! Toilet training your cat is not quite as easy as this but this is the general overview of what needs to be done.

    Do you believe you can now train your cat to use the toilet?

    Do you want to know what to do if your kitty does not respond as well as you like?

    Do you want to know the secrets of how to train your cat to do anything including going to the toilet?

    If so click below to find out how cats can be trained better than dogs!
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    My 2 cats are toilet trained and 1 of them sometimes poops on the seat. How do I stop that?
    I trained them with the citikitty kit.
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