that gives me until October to wrap my head around it....we already have the underwear and pull ups for over night and all the pants are ready.....so I've done my research (and have shared it here)....then down at the bottom, are signs that MY kid is ready!
When is the right time to start toilet training?
There is no set age at which toilet training should begin. Before children are 12 months of age, they have no control over bladder or bowel movements. While many children start to show signs of being ready between 18 and 24 months of age, some children may not be ready until 30 months or older. This is normal.
Most children achieve bowel control and daytime urine control by 3 to 4 years of age. However, even after your child is able to stay dry during the day, it may take months or years before he achieves the same success at night. Most children are able to stay dry at night after 5 years of age.
Signs that your child may be ready include the following:
Your child stays dry at least 2 hours at a time during the day or is dry after naps. YUP
Bowel movements become regular and predictable. ALMOST
You can tell when your child is about to urinate or have a bowel movement. MOSTLY
Your child can follow simple instructions. YUP
Your child can walk to and from the bathroom and help undress. YUP
Your child seems uncomfortable with soiled diapers and wants to be changed. NOPE
Your child asks to use the toilet or potty chair. YUPPITTY YUP YUP
Your child asks to wear "big-kid" underwear. NOPE
Note: Some child care programs require children to be toilet trained as a requirement for enrollment. Don't let this be a threat to your child; it may be an incentive for her to cooperate in the toilet training process.
Major changes in the home may make toilet training more difficult. Sometimes it is a good idea to delay toilet training if
Your family has just moved or will move in the near future.
You are expecting a baby or you have recently had a new baby.
There is a major illness, a recent death, or some other family crisis.
However, if your child is learning how to use the toilet without problems, there is no need to stop because of these situations.
Toilet Training Tips
Decide which words to use. Choose the words your family will use to describe body parts, urine, and bowel movements. Remember that other people will hear these words too, so pick words that will not offend, confuse, or embarrass anyone. Avoid negative words like "dirty," "naughty," or "stinky." They can make your child feel ashamed and embarrassed. Talk about bowel movements and urination in a simple, matter-of-fact manner.
Pick a potty chair. A potty chair is easier for a small child to use because there is no problem getting onto it and a child's feet can reach the floor. Special books or toys for "potty time" may help make this more enjoyable for your child.
Know the signs. Before having a bowel movement, your child may grunt or make other straining noises, squat, or stop playing for a moment. When pushing, his face may turn red. Explain to your child that these signs mean that a bowel movement is about to come. Your child may wait until after the fact to tell you about a wet diaper or a bowel movement. This is actually a good sign that your child is starting to recognize these body functions. Praise your child for telling you, and suggest that "next time" he let you know in advance. Keep in mind that it often takes longer for a child to recognize the need to urinate than the need to move bowels.
Make trips to the potty routine. When your child seems ready to urinate or have a bowel movement, go to the potty. It may also be helpful to make trips to the potty a regular part of your child's daily routine, such as first thing in the morning, after meals, or before naps.
Try training pants. Once your child starts using the potty with some success, training pants can be used. This moment will be special. Your child will feel proud of this sign of growing up. However, be prepared for "accidents."
If any concerns come up before, during, or after toilet training, talk with your pediatrician. Often the problem is 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.
http://www.aap.org/publiced/BR_ToiletTrain.htm
So anyways, Adrien has been using the potty at daycare and is ok with it, his two best friends are potty trained and he goes into the washroom with one of them, he climbs onto the stool, puts his potty ring onto the toilet and will ask us to help him take his diaper off (I KNOW, I KNOW!) Success is about 50% of the time and he is reinforced by flushing the toilet and watching the water and paper go down the "tunnel". He asks for "myvacy pease" and will read a book while doing his business...
This is 'big boy' reading his book.....naked!
Caught this picture mid throw....what a great action shot!
Here he is....asking for MY-VACY!
So, like the respectful mom that I am, I give him some privacy and come back a couple minutes later....he tells me he`s is done...he has not voided (no biggie) and I take him off the toilet.....only to find the WHOLE ROLL OF TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET! For that, I didn`t have my camera ready! And so stay tuned in the adventures of toileting training.
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