Not all children are ready at the same age for the toilet training , so it's important to watch your child for signs of readiness, such as stopping an activity for a few seconds or clutching his or her diaper. Instead of using age, look for signs that your child may be ready to start heading for the potty.

How to start toilet training for your kids?

Signs can be:

• Follow simple instructions
• Understand and use words about using the potty
• Make the connection between the urge to pee or poop and using the potty
• Keep a diaper dry for 2 hours or more
• Pulling down diapers or underpants
• Show an interest in using the potty or wearing underpants.

Prepare your child by teaching about the process :

• Use words to express the act of using the toilet like "pee," "poop," and "potty". 
• Ask your child to let you know when a diaper is wet or soiled.
• Identify behaviours ("Are you going to poop?") so that your child can learn to recognize the urge to pee and poop.

If your child is ready to start learning how to use the potty, then:

• Set aside some time to devote to the potty-training process.
• Don't make your child sit on the toilet against his or her will.
• Show your child how you sit on the toilet and explain what you're doing.

• Establish a routine.
• Have your child sit on the potty within 15 to 30 minutes after meals to take advantage of the body's natural tendency to have a bowel movement after eating. 
• Ask your child to sit on the potty if you see clear clues of needing to go to the bathroom, such as crossing legs, grunting, or squatting.
• Offer your child small rewards, such as stickers or time reading, every time your child goes in the potty. Keep a chart to track of successes. 
• Make sure all caregivers — including babysitters, grandparents, and childcare workers — follow the same routine and use the same names for body parts and bathroom acts.
• Praise all attempts to use the toilet, even if nothing happens.

Age between 18 to 24 months children show these signs and Potty training can take time between 3 to 6 months from child to child.

When to seek help?

If your child is ready for potty training but is having difficulties, talk to your child's doctor. He or she can give you guidance and check to see if there's an underlying problem.

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