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From the time your child is about two (though it may be nearer three for some), you should watch for signs of readiness for training. If certain signs are clearly present, and the child is basically past the negative “no-to-every-request” stage, he or she is probably ready.

You’ll know your child is ready when he or she:

• Is aware of the “need to go,” and shows it by facial expression or by telling you.

• Can express and understand one-word statements, including such words as “wet,” “dry,” “potty,” and “go.”

• Demonstrates imitative behavior.

• Can sit quietly for 4 minutes or more.

• Dislikes wet or soiled diapers. (Don’t confuse this with your level of discomfort or inconvenience.)

• Is anxious to please you.

• Is able to stay dry for at least two hours or wakes up dry after a nap.

• Is able to pull elastic waist pants up and down.

• Has a sense of social “appropriateness” (wet pants can be an embarrassment).

• Tells you he or she is “about” to go. (Praise such statements to set the stage for a child who wishes to please you by learning to use the toilet or potty.)

• Asks to use the potty chair or adult toilet!