Potty Training Crunch Time
6/3/2008 | by Jennifer Shu
Parents know that preschool and potty training often go hand-in-hand. But what happens when preschool is on the horizon and your child still can’t use the potty on their own? As a pediatrician, I frequently see parents who find themselves having to meet a training deadline under pressure.
If you’ve tried to start the potty training process and aren’t seeing results, I recommend taking a step back and making sure your child is ready for the process.
Here are a few signs of potty-training readiness I tell parents to look for:1).Your child wants to be trained:
- Wants their wet diaper changed
- Shows interest in the bathroom
- Wants to wear “big kids” pants
- Indicates by words or body language that it’s time to go
- Understands simple directions
- Stays dry for at least two hours
- Can remove their pants and/or diaper
- Can go to the potty and sit on it
Starting preschool (and completing the potty training process) can be nerve-racking at times for you and your child - I know it was for me when my almost 4-year-old showed no interest until he saw his classmates using the potty! Luckily for parents, there are many different resources to help make the process easier like Pull-Ups® with Easy Open Sides. They allow for quick and easy removal by parents for those times when it is needed – just in case.
With “potty training crunch time” on the horizon just remember to gather the tools you’ll need, stay positive and keep your child in a consistent potty routine. When your child is ready, they’ll master the task!
