To Potty Train or Not To Potty Train! That is the Question!
Posted by Sarah on January 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
That is a good question! How can you determine if your child is ready to begin the process of potty training.
According to some studies, the average age of potty training girls is between 20-29 months and boys is closer to 31 months.
However, every child is different and you have to pay attention to the signs of readiness your child exhibits.
It usually takes three months on average to toilet-train a child, and normally 98 percent of kids are toilet-trained by 36 months of age.
Summer time can be a good time to begin toilet training because children are typically wearing fewer clothing layers, which makes it easier for a toddler to undress himself.
Times to avoid starting the process are during high-stress periods such as around the time of a move or the birth of a new sibling.
Signs that your child may be ready to potty train include the following:
- Your child stays dry at least 2 hours at a time during the day or is dry after naps.
- Bowel movements become regular and predictable.
- You can tell when your child is about to urinate or have a bowel movement.
- Your child can follow simple instructions.
- Your child can walk to and from the bathroom and help undress.
- Your child seems uncomfortable with soiled diapers and wants to be changed.
- Your child asks to use the toilet or potty chair.
- Your child asks to wear “big-kid” underwear.
One particular potty training aide we are currently using is the Tinkletoonz Potty, a musical potty that plays a tune when your child goes in the potty. The moisture-activated sensor in the bottom of the bowl plays “It’s A Small World After All”, a long-time children’s favorite. If you are having difficulties potty training, try this. It makes it fun and challenging for your child to activate the music.
We found some great tips and advice from parents at babycenter that helped us with our daughter.
Perhaps, the most challenging part of potty training is when you and your toddler are on the go or someone else is taking care of them for the day such as a babysitter or pre-school teacher. Just remember to plan ahead and prepare for those days and just keep being persistent and don’t let a set-back ruin days of training.
And remember, hardly any children end up going to college in their diapers, so worry and stress out! Your toddler will get it when they are ready!
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