The individual child. It is important for parents to let their child lead the way. If the child seems interested in toilet training, parents should proceed. One readiness sign is staying dry for a couple of hours at a time. Urinates in larger quantities.
Some children even go off to a private location.
Such signs often indicate a developing awareness of having a B.M. or urinating. Wants to wear underwear or training pants instead of diapers. The child should be able to understand and follow simple directions. Walking is an important skill to have, because in order to train, a child must be able to walk to the toilet, especially when the urge to urinate or have a B.M. occurs. Pull pants up and down.