When is a child ready for potty training?

Not every child develops at the same pace. In this article, you will learn how to recognize signals of potty training readiness and how to respond to them as a professional.

Potty training readiness is the stage when a child is physically and mentally ready to be potty trained. That phase often starts between 18 and 30 months, but it can vary greatly from child to child. As a professional you can help recognize these signs and support parents in this.

Examples of signals are: showing interest in the toilet behavior of others, a diaper staying dry for a longer period of time, or indicating that the diaper is dirty. It is important not to force children into this, but rather to follow them.

At the nursery, you can discuss toilet training in everyday moments: during changing, when going to the toilet or in the circle. That way it becomes part of the normal routine.

Collaboration with parents is essential here. Share what you notice, ask what parents see at home and coordinate your approach. This way you help the child towards toilet training in a safe and trusted way.