Children signal their readiness for toilet training in various ways. They show signs of discomfort and alert their parents when their diapers are soiled. They stay dry for extended periods, including nap time, and show interest in the toilet. It's an opportune time to start the potty training process, and various tools can make it easier. Although there are ways for you to monitor this readiness, it would be unwise to attempt to proceed with toilet training before you see signs that your child has a chance of succeeding.
Readiness for toilet training will require both physical and mental abilities in each child. Physically a child must be able to hold in urinate for several hours, though this will only occur when his/her bladder muscles have developed to an extent that will allow him/her to “store up” this liquid. Mentally the child must also be able to differentiate the signs that they are in need to use the toilet. Not only will the child need to recognize the physical clues that they need to urinate (or defecate), but they will need to recognize them before they complete these actions. In short, not only must a child be able to “hold it” until (s)he reaches a toilet, but (s)he must also be able to interpret the physical clues that will motivate him/her to find the toilet in the first place. Toilet training is a process that will occur uniquely for each child. Parents should never rush their child into toilet training. Instead, parents should watch for signs of their child’s readiness and discuss the toilet with their child before proceeding with any toilet training regime. Rewards are also useful for children who are doing well with toilet training but need some extra motivation to complete the process. If a child is ready and motivated to become toilet trained, odds are that the process will progress much more smoothly than it might otherwise.
By. Ani Sulistiani
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