Signs your child is ready to toilet train

Many children are typically toilet trained by or around age 3, and are expected to be dry by age 5 including night time. Here are a few signs that your child may be ready to toilet train:

• Less wet diapers, with significant dry periods of time during the day

• Independence with undressing and dressing *(or has a caregiver that assists)

• Can follow simple directions

• Good postural control and ability to sit still on a toilet *(or can use an adaptive toilet seat to provide more postural support)

• May have bowel movements on a schedule, may hide when having a bowel movement

*If your child has special needs I have included some adaptations your child may use.

Please contact us if you have any questions!

Lena Manek Sahijram, PT, DPT, IMH-E®