Potty Training Boys – The Epic Battle Between The Little Boy And The Toilet

The time has come. You’ve had enough of overpriced Cookie Monster diapers and can’t deal with the smell for another day. You decided that this morning, little Johnny will start potty training and he will be potty trained like a big boy. How hard can it really be? You will ask him if he needs to go to the bathroom, he will say that he does, he will run to the bathroom and all will be well with the world. Later that night, his Facebook status will say, “Wow, this potty training thing is easy!”

Unfortunately this is not reality. For many, toilet training is an extremely frustrating and time consuming process. You envision a cooperative effort between you and your child, but instead, your child draws a line in the sand and starts a potty training war. Sounds familiar?

Most of these problems are caused by one thing: a lack of proper preparation. As with most things in life, it’s a good idea to analyze the situation and formulate a plan before you begin. Jumping blindly, aimlessly and purposelessly, only sets you up for failure.

That being said, you don’t need to spend weeks or months preparing. You just need to complete a few simple steps:

1. Determine if your child is ready to start potty training

This is the most important factor to consider. If your child is not ready both physically and emotionally, the process will be much more difficult than it needs to be.

2. Teach him the process

Before the potty training process begins, teach him about the potty, and more specifically, the toilet. Books and videos are very effective, along with watching dad (obviously, a child may relate to dad better than mom).

3. Buy a commode chair

Full-size toilets (and even adapter seats) can scare a child who is just learning. Keep it simple and get a potty. You’ll be glad you did.