How to Potty Train a Boy

While there is definitely no right or wrong way to potty train a boy, most potty training experts (see what the experts says about potty training a boy - standing or sitting?) will recommend that toddler boys should be potty trained sitting down. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends encouraging & teaching toddler boys to urinate sitting down. Read More

Potty Training Boys Tips

• Get rid of all diapers and pull ups, use training pants or "big boy" underwear
• Be CONSISTENT
• Scolding doesn't work, positive reinforcement DOES!
• Educate yourself FIRST, then teach your child the correct potty training steps
• Don't expect him to know how to go potty just because you do
• Have LOTS of dry practice runs

Boys Potty Training Problems

• "Use Potty Chair or Potty Seat"
• "Potty Scotty & Potty Patty Dolls of Multi-Ethnicity"
• "Changing The Way I Potty Train My Son"
• "Power Struggle when using the One Day Method"

Ages & Stages

Potty Training Boys - Helpful Checklist

When potty training boys you want to have a clear understanding of what potty training method or technique you want to use, have a plan for rewards, and a long term plan for night time, car rides and public restrooms. Toddler boys, in general, seem to be harder to potty train than girls, so you want to make sure that you have all the tools ready and accessible for your toddler to be successful. Here is a basic potty training checklist to get you started...

• Boys Potty Training Chairs (1 per floor)
• Potty Seats & Stools (1 per bathroom)
• Training Pants for Boys (6-12 pairs)
• Potty Training Dolls
• Books & DVDs (for kids & adults)
• Potty Training Aids for Boys
• Free Potty Training Charts
• Potty Watch (to remind your child)
• Toilet Targets