https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 05:56:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783823 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:41:26 +0000 mamimami 783823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skibobrown: Interesting! So my theory would be that MALES just don't care much. LOL. I just potty trained my son but he doesn't get all bent out of shape if he pees his pants, which is kind of a disadvantage in potty training. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783761 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:41 +0000 skibobrown 783761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does it have its root in the animal kingdom? I know when I used to work at a stable, the male horses went to the bathroom wherever they felt like, whereas a lot of the mares only would pee in one corner of their stalls. It was clearly easy to convince the girls to be careful about where they used the bathroom, but not the boys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783707 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:05 +0000 Mrsbells 783707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh ok thats good to know then </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783702 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:37 +0000 pelikila 783702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on the kid, not the gender. I potty trained my son at 19 months (both night and day trained) without major issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783639 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:36:47 +0000 Koolbreeze 783639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's true at all! Totally depends on the kid, boy or girl doesn't matter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783610 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:27 +0000 amy 783610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think its gender, My daughter potty trained at 2 but it was a long process. I tried my son at 2 and he just wasn't ready. We tried again at 2.5 and a week in pull ups and we were done onto underwear. He can definitely hold it longer and has fewer accidents then my daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783601 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:52 +0000 looch 783601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's harder, I think it's developmental. Kind of like night training. You can try all you want, but until the muscles are fully formed and capable of holding the pee all night, there is no point in losing sleep over it.</p> <p>I also think it's easier to potty train boys from the aspect that they don't have to sit on the seat, so if you're out and about, you can have them stand right on the seat and point into the toilet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783599 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:50 +0000 JerricaBenton 783599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always thought it was just because of the difference in equipment! Haha :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783595 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:55 +0000 Mrsbells 783595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: That makes sense!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783594 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:33 +0000 Honeybee 783594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my experience, DS isn't as verbal as DD was at the same age, and he's not as independent. He seems fine sitting on the potty now (at 13 months) but he pretty much never initiates it (either by signing or by actions) whereas DD was losing interest in her diapers at this point. Also, penises spray everywhere if you're not constantly vigilant, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-is-it-harder-to-potty-train-boys#post-783580 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:12:44 +0000 Mrsbells 783580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always wondered. I dont have a son by the way just curious incase baby number 2 is a boy </p>