Difficulties toilet training
Toilet training and toilet accidents can be stressful for parents and other caretakers. This stress can be increased if parents have unrealistic expectations of what their child is developmentally capable of doing. Most children begin to show signs that they are ready for toilet training between ages 18 and 30 months. Only the child can decide when she is ready to be trained.
Some of the signs of readiness include:
- Can understand and follow directions
- Can dress and undress herself
- Has a dry diaper for at least two hours during the day
- Expresses an interest in using the toilet
- Initiates toilet behavior
- Tells someone that she is urinating or having a bowl movement
We encourage families to talk with their child's physician about toilet training.
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