How do I know when my child is ready to be "potty trained"?

Answer 1

You can use the signs that everyone has listed, or you can start now by using a simple, stress free, pressure free method I stumbled into. I think that starting earlier is better, as long as you do not consider it training. Just let it be yet another activity during your day.

Just get a little potty and every time you go to the bathroom, sit him on his potty while you sit on yours.

Once he is comfortable sitting with his clothes on, then take down the pants.Talk to him about peeing and pooping. Tell him, "mommy is pooping, can you poop to?" Make sure to use these words often when changing his diapers.

If you are uncomfortable with your child being in the bathroom with you, then do not use this method, since he will pick up on your tension and think something is wrong.

I started Maya this way at 12 months (not taking off her clothes, just letting her sit while I sat until she asked to take down her diaper and pants) and there was never any pressure, no tears and no stress. It was easy as pie.

PS, Maya was day trained by 18 months and night trained before 2 years. And I never did anything but take her into the bathroom with me. She asked to have big girl panties and stopped wearing pull ups on her own.

Answer 2

I just potty trained my son and daughter. What worked for me was The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com I started by just setting it at the toilet. My kids immediately climbed up on the stool and discovered that they could safely use the toilet. This got them very interested in using the toilet and they were potty trained very quickly.

Kids are ready to be potty trained when they can control their bladder and tell you they have to pee before they actually do. I think offering kids the opportunity to potty train without actually pressuring them is a great approach.

Also, it really helps boys to pee standing up so they can see what is happening and connect the sensations. The Potty Stool lets boys pee standing right into the toilet with no mess.

I like that I don't have to double the steps of potty training by training them first in a potty and then training them to stop using a potty. And not dumping and cleaning a potty each time is great. The best thing is that kids use it for years. I hope this helps you.

Answer 3

Its hard to say when exactly a child is ready to be potty trained. But most psychologists and doctors say that the child should be able to say words for potty and poop. And understand what exactly that is, not just being able to say the words. Also the child shows interest in the potty. Pulling off the diaper, squatting when going to the bathroom. My child does all these things except say the words. I'm working on it myself. Good luck!

Answer 4

There are several things to look for when trying to decide if your child is ready to potty train. If he stays dry all night, if he indicates when he is wet or poopy, and is interested in mommy and daddy going potty then I would suggest you get a potty chair. My son is 20 months old and has been raising the seat and standing in front of the potty holding himself when he is getting ready for a bath. I am not sure if he is ready yet, but it is at least an indication that he is interested in what daddy and big brother does.

Answer 5

Well my oldest daughter learned potty trainning on her own time. I didnt force her into it like everyone in my family told me to and she was completely out of diapers by 3. However, I knew she was ready to begin the process as soon as she understood that there was a potty and what it was there for. If he/she is bringing his/her diapers and wipes to you and laying down on the floor with his/her legs up in the air...LOL...then they are definately ready. Or able to tell you or even gesture to you that they need to be changed... also another sign they are ready. However, dont get disscouraged all kids are different they do things on their own time. Some are even just plain lazy...like my youngest who is 3 now and still isnt completely out of diapers. She knows how to use the potty and when she feels like it ...she does, but when she is playing with friends or doing something she feels to be more interesting than using the potty she just goes in her pull up....yep...i already know.lol. Well, hope I helped.

Answer 6

this is gonna sound like a joke, but my son really did this. when they take there diaper off and pee in the middle of the floor then tell you about it it is time to potty train. and as soon as they can say potty then take them in. my son is 2 1/2 and goes 50% of the time in the potty now.

Answer 7

1) When she tells you that she needs to go potty or poo poo.
2) She's interested in wearing underwear.
3) She's always taking off her diaper b/c she doesn't like the feel of it.
4) She knows how to take off her pants and sit on the potty.

Answer 8

they starting to protest being in wet and soiled diapers.
they stay dry during nap or bedtime.
Some children will go to a certain spot or take a certain posture when they are wetting themselves
they can say and/or recognize what a potty is and take an interest when others are using the bathroom.

Answer 9

Look for any indication that they realize, have some awareness of what they are doing. Going off alone, making a face, even just stopping play for a few seconds. Then, ask if they are "going". Use whatever term fits your household. If you pay close attention to their behavior, I think you'll find that children are ready at a much younger age than we expect them to be.

Answer 10

well lets say when they can walk for a start....as this part of life has no 'on switch'...its a guess work...but the sooner you start the sooner the plops will be in the potty...and not the nappy....