Toilet training: signs that children are readyYou might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about two years on. Some children show signs as early as 18 months, and some might be older than two years. Show
It might be time for toilet training if your child:
Not all these signs need to be present when your child is ready. A general trend will let you know it’s time to start. Equipment for toilet trainingPotty or toilet A potty is easy to move around, and some children find it less scary than a toilet. On the other hand, the toilet is where everybody else does wees and poos. If your child will be using the toilet, you’ll also need:
Training pants and pull-ups
Underpants Getting out of nappies is a big move for your child. If you celebrate it, the transition will be easier. Preparing your child for toilet trainingWell before you start toilet training, you can prepare your child for this big step. Here are some ideas:
Getting started with toilet trainingIt’s best to start toilet training when you don’t have any big changes coming up in your family life. Changes might include going on holiday, starting day care, having a new baby or moving house. And it’s a good idea to start toilet training on a day when you have no plans to leave the house. When to take your child to the toilet
How to encourage your child
How to dress your child
How to keep your child clean and hygienic
Children learn to use the toilet at their own pace. It might take days, weeks or months. And it might take longer for poos than wees. Your child will get there eventually, so stay positive about your child’s achievements. Too much tension or stress can upset everyone, and your child might avoid going to the toilet. Out and about while toilet trainingIt’s easier to stay home for a few days when you start toilet training, but you’ll probably have to go out at some stage. Wherever you’re going, it’s a good idea to check where the nearest toilet is. It’s also helpful to have a spare change of underpants and clothes for your child when you’re out. You might also need a waterproof bag or plastic bag for wet or soiled clothes. If your child goes to a child care service or to friends’ or relatives’ houses without you, let people know that your child is toilet training. Your child will probably need an adult’s help to use the toilet or potty. Setbacks and accidents while toilet trainingAccidents and setbacks are part of toilet training. Children might get upset because of an accident or setback. If this happens, reassure your child that it doesn’t matter and there’s no need to worry. Here are ideas to help avoid accidents:
It might help to know that daytime wetting isn’t considered a problem until it’s happening regularly in children older than five years. If you’re concerned about how your child is adapting to toilet training, check with your GP or child and family health nurse. Staying dry overnightIt can take toilet-trained children months or even years to become dry at night. The main sign that your child is becoming dry overnight is a dry nappy first thing in the morning. When you notice this starting to happen, you can try stopping nappies at night. Bedwetting is common, even in school-age children. If your child wets the bed, there are things you can do about it when you and your child are ready. Which behavior would the nurse recognize as indicating toilet training readiness?What behavior by the child would identify toilet training readiness? (Children are ready for toilet training when they can communicate in some fashion that they are wet or need to urinate or defecate.) What is the most appropriate toy for the nurse to select for a normal 2-year-old child?
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