| Signs your baby is ready to
start potty trainingLooking for the Potty Time Signs. Experts suggest that parents look for signs of physical, emotional, and cognitive readiness before attempting to toilet train. Most signs begin to emerge between 18 and 24 months of age, though this may vary.
Here are some Potty Time Readiness signs to look for: Your child stays dry for at least two hours during the day and is dry after naps, which indicates that she's able to remain dry for an extended period of time. Your child can follow simple instructions, such as a request to sit down or remove his clothing. Shows an interest in wearing underwear. Walk to and from the bathroom, sit still on his own for at least a few minutes. Shows obvious signs of discomfort when the diaper is soiled. Has predictable bowel movements on a regular basis. Expresses an interest in using the toilet or potty seat. Indicates through facial expression, posture, or language that he's ready to use the toilet. Your child asks to wear grown-up underwear. Your child may be ready to begin when the diaper stays dry more and more often overnight. Your child will begin to notice the potty and want to sit on the toilet. The child may express displeasure with a wet or dirty diaper, or may not want to wear a diaper anymore.
Your Pediatrician Can Help With Potty Time Questions. If any concerns come up before, during, or after toilet training, talk with your pediatrician. Often the problem or problems are minor and can be resolved quickly, but sometimes physical or emotional causes will require treatment. Your pediatrician's help, advice, and encouragement can help make toilet training easier. Also, your pediatrician is trained to identify and manage problems that are more serious.
Confirm Potty Training Information With Other Sources and Your Doctor. You are encouraged to talk with your doctor with regard to information contained on or through this Web site. After reading articles or other Content from Potty Training Solutions, you are encouraged to review the information with your professional healthcare provider.
In case of emergency, call 911 and your doctor. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately, then call your doctor . Remember - DO NOT USE THIS WEB SITE FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
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