One big event in your child’s development and life is potty training.  When children are physically and emotionally ready, normally between two and three years of age, you may introduce this new skill.  While all children grow and develop at different rates, it is important for you to make an informed decision regarding the right moment for your child to potty train.

Keys to Potty Training

The most important things to stress and remember with potty training are patience and time.  For most children, it will be the equivalent to a full-time job in order to learn how to use the toilet.  However, for some children, learning to use the potty isn’t as important as learning to climb, run, and talk.  Those who resist potty training may take as long as three to six months to master the skills needed.

Indicators for Potty Training Readiness

There are many indicators that let you know when your child is ready for potty training.  These indicators include following simple directions, remaining dry for at least two hours at a time and after a nap, having predictable bowel movements, or discomfort with soiled or wet diapers.  

Also, some verbal indicators exist for potty training readiness: asking to use the potty, asking to wear underwear, and expressing an oncoming urinary or bowel movement.  Once you begin to see behaviors that indicate a readiness to potty train, you may want to consider starting the process.

If you child does not display any of these common behaviors, you should wait to potty train your child.

Helpful Steps in Potty Training

Begin by reading potty books and helping your child recognize when a urinary or bowel movement is occurring.  Then purchase training underwear for your child.  These beginning steps will help pave the way when you begin potty training.

You should show your child how to use the bathroom.  Accompany your child to the bathroom, teach your child how to wipe, and praise their successes.  Also, do not forget to teach them related items, such as proper hand washing technique.

Guidelines and Routine Tips

When you begin potty training a protective covering between the sheets and mattress will help your child prior to gaining full control.  Also, it is important not to potty train your child during another major change in your child’s life; for instance, you should not potty train your child when planning to relocate, expecting a new baby, or transitioning from a crib to bed.

A routine is also important: plan to devote several days to potty training and realize that the process may take as much as three to four weeks.  Place your child on the potty for four to five minutes right after meals and before and after napping.

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