Potty Training Basics: The Right Time To Potty Train Your Child

Potty training is not as easy as one might think. As it turns out, there is a right time to train your child for potty training. Toddlers must be prepared and ready physically, emotionally and mentally for potty training.

WebMD states that the ideal age wherein a child is ready for toilet training is between ages 22 to 30 months (2 to 2 ½ years old). On the other hand, some children may learn toilet training beyond those years. It all depends on some factors and influences on how you will train your child.

According to Baby Centre, the physical signs that your child is ready for potty training are when your child has soft and regular poos and he does not poo at night. He must also have a dry nap after sleep and has dry periods for one or two hours. If your child can pull his pants up and down without helping him much and has the interest in going to the bathroom, then he is ready for potty training.

If your child wants to demonstrate his independence and enjoys praise when he does something then these are signs that you start teaching your child the dos and don'ts in potty training. If he also feels discomfort when he is wet then you may teach him how to pee and poo in the bathroom.

The mental signs of readiness include saying words like poo or pee or wee. He must also be aware that he's going to pee or wee. He must know how to follow simple instructions such as "Pull your pants up or down" or "Where is the potty?" It is essential that your child could tell you if he needs to pee or poo before he's going to do it.

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If in case your child is not ready, do not train him yet for it will only lead to a frustrating and long process of toilet training. The training must also be affirmative and avoid any struggles for these will cause difficulties and trauma to your child too.