Potty training failed

So we tried it yesterday and my LO cried and said no each time I put him on the potty, had accidents all day and not a single wee on the potty let alone poo. We’re back in nappies today I feel like he’s not ready as he doesn’t try to take his nappy off, doesn’t tell me if he has done a poo or wee even though I ask him to. Did I give up too soon? Any tips?

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Your little one doesn’t sound ready. Don’t worry it takes time❤️ I tried with my little one just before Christmas last year and she was similar to this. I put her back in nappies and got the potty out in February to try again, and since then she hasn’t been in nappies because she was ready and wanted to use it. Good luck xx

We trained in July, and our son didn’t show any of the signs of being ready. We did it because I was pregnant with twins and wanted to get him trained before they arrived!
I used the “Oh Crap” book method and I would highly recommend it! It’s totally normal to have a tough start! We stuck to the book’s instructions and were fully trained within 8 days and he’s had very few accidents since. The book says there’s no such thing as a child not being ready at this age, it’s just a question of whether the parents are ready to put the effort in x

I agree with the above that you need to give it more than a day. If he doesn’t like the potty, have you tried the toilet?
Our daughter missed out potty stage because she wasn’t happy with he potty

I think you’re right I gave up too quickly. I chose the wrong time to train I’m not well and patience levels are already low. I’m gonna try again once I’m better xx

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