WE have a play pen in the basement with pee pads in there... I didn't want to take her out side while it's so cold. The enclosed area is like a potty to them and they understand that's what they are to do there. Sadie has had a few accidents when she wants to potty but she goes to the basement door most times and since she can't go past the gate she goes there. We take her every half hour or so and when she sniffs around we KNOW she has to go. These babies are young give your baby trime, take him often, and I would pick one spot that is always potty. Best of luck to you and your baby.