acozyfuture.com – A child’s growth can seem to happen in the blink of an eye. Days fly by, and suddenly, significant milestones emerge. One day, your little one transitions from wearing diapers to starting potty training in an instant.
However, knowing when your toddler is ready to potty train can be quite challenging, especially for new parents. So, how do you know when your child is ready to take this next step?
In this blog, we’ll explore the various signs that indicate your child might be ready for potty training. Get ready to take note and pay close attention, parents!
10 Signs Your Child is Ready for Potty Training
1. Stays Dry for Longer Periods
If your toddler can stay dry for at least two hours during the day or wakes up dry after naps, it may indicate improved bladder control. This increased control makes it an ideal time to begin potty training.
2. Discomfort with Dirty Diapers
Does your child show discomfort when their diaper is wet or dirty, or even ask for a diaper change? If so, this is a clear sign they might be ready to start potty training!
3. Regular Bowel Movements
A toddler who begins to have predictable and regular bowel movements may suggest that they are ready for the next stage!
4. Verbal Communication
If your little one can communicate when they need to go to the bathroom, either verbally or through body language, they are ready for potty training.
5. Expresses Interest
Showing interest in using the toilet or potty chair or beginning imitating adult bathroom habits? Your toddler is signaling that they are ready to start potty training.
6. Physical Readiness
Your bundle of joy is physically ready for potty training if they can manage to walk to the potty, sit down, and pull their pants down and back up on their own.
7. Curiosity about Bathroom Habits
Children are naturally curious about unfamiliar things. If your child shows interest in bathroom habits, watches others, and wants to understand how it works, this is a clear indication that they are ready for potty training.
8. Can Identify Urge
A toddler who demonstrates awareness of needing to use the bathroom, such as pausing activities, going to a corner, or holding themselves, is showing signs they are ready for potty training.
9. Follows Simple Instructions
Understanding and following simple instructions like "sit on the potty" is a clear and encouraging sign that your child is eager for potty training.
10. Shows Independence
As a toddler increasingly shows independence and a desire to do things on their own, including using the potty, parents can view this as the perfect opportunity to begin potty training.
Recognizing these signs can help ensure your child's readiness for potty training. Starting when your child is truly ready can reduce resistance and setbacks, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment that contributes to a smoother transition from diapers to using the toilet.
Best of luck to all parents out there!