- Many parents wonder: does my child need to pee or poop? It can sometimes be hard to tell. Still, many children already give clues through their behavior.
- If you know what to look for, you can better help your child recognize these signs—and get to the potty in time more and more often.
Use the poster
- Keep a close eye on your little one over the next few days. Some children show clear signs before they need to pee or poop.
- Use the poster “Can you tell if your child needs to go?” It lists many signs that children show while going to the bathroom and beforehand.
- Discuss your child’s behavior with other caregivers. What do they notice?
For example:
- suddenly stop talking
- wobble or move up and down
- crawl away or hide
- frowning or a strained expression
- suddenly stop playing
Also pay attention to when your child pees or poops.
These are often set times. For example:
- after sleeping
- after drinking
- just before dinner
- when your baby takes a bath
Can you tell when your child is peeing or pooping? Or needs to go? If so, point it out. Then invite your child to use the potty. Keep the potty nearby at set times. This way, your child will gradually learn to recognize the sensation in their body.
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