You might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about 2 years on. Some children show signs of being ready as early as 18 months, and some might be older than 2 years.
It might be time for toilet training if your child:
*Is walking and can sit for short periods of time
*is generally more independent, including saying ‘no’ more oftern
*is interested in in watching others go to the toilet
*has dry nappies for 2 or more hours
*tells you with words or gestures when they do a poo or a wee in their nappy
*begins to dislike wearing a nappy, perhaps trying to pull it off when it’s soiled or wet
*has regular, soft, formed bowel movements
*can pull their pants up or down
*can follow simple instructions like ‘Give your ball to Mummy’
Not all these signs need to be present when your child is ready. A general trend will let you know when it’s time to start.