Log in Created by the BabyCenter editorial board and reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board . When it comes to toilet training, pushing a youngster before she is willing simply sets you and your child up for failure. Here are the signs to look for, what to do when they appear, and tips for motivating even the most reluctant toddler.
Every youngster is different.
Expresses interest in coming into the bathroom with you to find out what goes on there and perhaps even sits on the toilet herself. Understands what the toilet is for and what it means to have a wet or dirty diaper. Can stay dry for at least two hours at a time. Has regular bowel movements with soft, formed stools. Can and will follow simple directions, such as those for washing hands.