Most
children show signs of readiness to begin toilet training between
18 months and 3 years of age. These signs include staying dry
for at least 2 hours at a time, having regular bowel movements,
being able to follow simple instructions, being uncomfortable
with dirty diapers and wanting them to be changed, asking to
use the potty chair or toilet, asking to wear regular underwear.
You
should also be able to tell when your child is about to urinate
or have a bowel movement by his facial expressions, posture or
by what he says. If your child has begun to tell you about having
a dirty diaper you should praise him for telling you and encourage
him to tell you in advance next time.
There
is however
no rush
to begin
potty training.
If you
start too
early,
before
your child
is ready,
then you
will just
prolong
the whole
process. |
