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Are you trying to decide if your toddler is ready for potty training? This can be a stressful time for you and your toddler. Try too soon, and you’ll be frustrated and your toddler may not want to try again, even when he or she is ready, for quite some time. Wait too late and you’ll run into difficulties in preschool and may face resistance from your toddler. Here are some tips to help you with determining if it is time to potty train your toddler.

Your toddler shows an awareness of going to the potty
If you notice your toddler stooping when he or she poops or going to a certain spot, this shows that he or she is aware of what is going on. If your child is unaware, he or she will simply go while continuing his or activity. Another thing to keep an eye out for is your toddler stating it. My daughter says, “I went poop”. She also goes into the corner when she poops. While this doesn’t necessarily show that she is ready to poop on the potty, this is a good step in the right direction.

Your toddler shows interest in the potty
Does your toddler notice when you are going to the bathroom and comment on it? If you’ve already purchased a potty in anticipation, does your toddler sit on it, whether or not he or she actually has to go? This is another sign of potential readiness. When my daughter starting sitting her stuffed animals on the toilet and said they were going potty, we got her a potty. She now sits them on there. She is also trying to pull down her pants so that she can sit. If you are seeing this, it’s okay to let them sit on their own potty, whether they are using it or not. You might get a pleasant surprise, I did!

Is your toddler staying dry for longer periods of time?
If you are seeing this, I will say it’s time to start. Especially if they are staying dry overnight, or if you’ve noticed the diaper is not as wet as it used to be. In the mornings when your toddler wakes up, see if you can get him or her to sit on the potty, even if they don’t have to go at first. Don’t make it a requirement; if they fight it, it’s okay to let it go. But ask everyday and they will eventually have a seat. Once they do this, let them sit for a couple of minutes to see if anything happens. Once your toddler actually uses the potty, you will see an increase in this type of behavior.

Another thing to try is to have them sit on the potty during diaper changes and before or after a bath. Also, try again right before bedtime. Having them sit on the potty during diaper changes enforces the knowledge that this is where they should go, rather than the diaper. Offer gentle encouragement and remember to not scold if nothing happens. They will use it when they are ready.

If you see those three signs, it’s time to start potty training. When your child shows awareness of what they are doing, shows interest in the potty itself, and is staying dryer longer, you can feel comfort in your decision to introduce the potty. Show patience and take your time. I used to work in daycare and some kids immediately took to it and some kids took a little longer. Let the pace of your toddler guide you. To learn more about picking the right time to potty train your toddler and keeping on track, please visit: http://www.ourtoddlers.com/pottytraining.html

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