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There is no one age that is right for all children. Readiness to begin potty training depends on the individual child — though in general, doctors don’t recommend starting before 18-24 months of age. |
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More important than the child’s age, readiness depends on the child’s being both physically and temperamentally ready. Here are some signs of being ready for toilet training: |
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The ability to walk to the potty |
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Stability while sitting on the potty |
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Ability to remain dry for several hours |
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Capacity to follow instructions that involve one or two steps |
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Ability to communicate the need to use the potty |
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Desire to please caregivers |
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Desire for independence and control of bladder and bowel functions |
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More signs of readiness include when your child: |
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Imitates things you do |
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Begins to put things where they belong |
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Says "no" (demonstrating independence) |
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Expresses interest in toilet training (for example, following you to the bathroom) |
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Says when he or she is "going" (the first stage) and (later) when he or she needs to go |
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Is able to pull clothes up and down/on and off. (Choose clothing that the child can pull down easily — for example, trousers with an elastic waistband.) |
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