Potty Training Twins

If you have twins or children of a similar age you may feel that potty training them together may seem like a time-saver, but it doesn’t always work out that way, as your children may approach readiness at different times.
A key point to remember is that not all children are ready at the same time [...]

1. 
   nicholet

   I would put cheerios (cereal) in the toilet and let my boy stand on a child stool. He was very happy going potty.

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2. 
   Kristin R

   My son went about two or three months sitting down and then we got him to try standing up and he’s done it ever since. It all depends on the child. You’ll know when he’s ready. It helps and is kind of weird but if it’s warm enough let them go outside and practice “watering trees”. Like I said weird but it works and is much less messy outside than it can get inside.

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3. 
   darlene1

   I have 6 boys.They perfer to stand from the start except my 2 year old.He will sit and stand.I bought him a lil kiddies stool.When he wants to sit he will tell me but when he wants to stand he will say stand up stool.I really dont care either way.And if he does get a few drops of urine on the floor I never point it out to him.I have a mop and bleach for a reason.

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4. 
   dee4rad

   ok, girl I have 5 boys!! lol Yes 5. Each were different and weirder. My 14 yr old just started peeing standing up. no sitting. (saw older brother doing it) now the youngest one would only stand up if he was outside or in the bath tub. I think personally you transition them when THEY are comfortable. Just ask them, you wanna stand up and play hit the water…I made it like a game that way there is no pee on the wall….lol Good luck hon

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5. 
   Andy

   It is easier to have them trained sitting down from the start. That way he doesn’t get distracted from the spraying of the urine or the bubbles. Once he is trained then you can teach him to stand to pee. Good luck.

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6. 
   nikki on tagged

   its easy do it when there ready but no later for three if they tell you they have to go but you know that they can’t reach the toilet pick them up if you need to don’t be afraid if they make a mess remember youll never know if there ready to really be trained if you don’t help

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7. 
   swimmerg

   I would recommend encouraging them to stand up as soon as possible. Consider that when you go to public restrooms, it is much easier and cleaner to stand than sit! This is one good thing about boys. No pants and undies around the ankles, on the floor, rubbing against the bowl, etc.

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8. 
   Male1905

   As soon as possible. Try chucking in a ping pong ball in the loo for aiming purposes, Make it fun… when you flush, the ball won’t.
   Good luck…practice makes perfect.

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9. 
   ?

   DEAR
   IF YOU WANT TO TRAIN HIM STANDING UP THEN USE A OLD COFFEE CAN IT MAKES IT SOUND LIKE IT IS RAINING OUT SIDE BECAUSE IT MAKES NOSE AND HE WILL LOVE IT AND YOU WILL TO YOU WILL LAUGH SO HARD YOU MIGHT WET YOUR OWN PAINTS TOO HE WILL LOVE IT TRY IT FROM A BOY THAT KNOWS I LOVED IT WHEN I WAS REALLY LITTLE TAKE CARE GOOD LUCK IF YOU HAVE TO SIT HIM DOWN THEN BUY HIM A MUSICAL CHAIR THAT PLAYS MUSIC AND TAKE HIM IN THE BATH ROOM WITH YOU OK. IF HE SEES YOU DO HE WILL WANT TO
   TOO. GOOD LUCK.

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10. 
    semper41

    I say that if they’re willing to sit, let them! Especially at home. It’s much less messy. They can learn later that others stand and pee…. and do it AWAY from home!

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11. 
    Liz S

    Once they can reach to pee in the big toilet. Between 3 and 4. Shoot for 4 so they can see well enough to aim. Hope you the best!!

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