Potty Training Boys - 3 Reasons You Should Start Potty Training A Boy Sitting Down
Nov 13th 2009Lily AdamsBabies
Potty training boys can be a lot harder than potty training girls; this is usually because boys have more steps to learn. This article will discuss 3 reasons you should start potty training a boy sitting down.
1. Much Less Confusion: Despite learning how to urinate standing up or sitting down, they will still have to learn how to go to the bathroom sitting down when they have to have a bowel movement. So it is often recommended that they learn how to do both sitting down first, that way they don't have to learn two different skills at the same time.
2. Fewer Accidents: Urinating standing up is going to be a messy process regardless of when they learn how. In the beginning when they are first learning how to use the potty, by potty training boys sitting down there will be fewer accidents to worry about which will make the process easier on you both. Learning how to aim can come later after they have first graduated and are using the potty successfully.
3. Faster Results: If you start by first tackling the use of the potty, rather than each individual process, you will most likely see faster results for the whole process. Then after they have successfully learned how to use the potty, learning how to pee standing up won't be nearly as difficult and yes there will be messes to clean up, but these messes won't be in addition to the other inevitable accidents that come with potty training in the first place.
This article looked at 3 reasons you should start potty training a boy sitting down. Because boys have more to learn than girls, it can be easier for them to learn sitting down first. This will result in fewer messes in the beginning and faster results since it is much easier to tackle one step at a time rather than two skills at once.
Potty training toddlers is a difficult job; it may mean weeks of accidents and frustration. While the end result is definitely worth it, the difficulty during the process can be enough to frustrate anyone. Hopefully the steps mentioned above will help you to make the transition from diapers to underwear.
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Lily Adams, a mother of two and web entrepreneur has created a helpful meeting place for parents. Her website, ParentMeltingPot.com, has helpful information regarding when to start potty training boys as well as solutions for other parenting behavior problems.
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