Potty Training Check List

Are you ready yet Iman????Yeaahhh!!

Iman will hit the 18mths milestone soon enough and I'm really into potty training. I've learnt that babies could be potty trained as early as 18mths. As long as they're ready. Well, for me, if Iman is successfully potty trained, there would be so much good things that we could look ahead for after.Mcm sending him off to pre-school, buying more learning toys instead of diapers..lega mommy..huhu~ But things need to go naturally kan..tak bleh by force.and my Iman is a very strong willed child after all..hmm..


 So I started on my own reading and got some more info from the babycenter.

Well it seems that since Iman always tells when he would like to poopoo and is often uncomfortable everytime he pees..he might be 30% ready for a start. So to make sure, let me share some ready-ness check-list that I've found for parents to identify vital signs that your child might be ready.

1. Physical signs

Is coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.

Urinates a fair amount at one time.

Has regular, well-formed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.

Has "dry" periods of at least two hours or during naps, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.

2. Behavioral signs

Can sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.

Can pull his pants up and down.

Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.

Shows interest in others' bathroom habits (wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear).

Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.

Demonstrates a desire for independence.

Takes pride in his accomplishments.

Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.

Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.

3 . Cognitive signs

Understands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.
Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."

Understands the value of putting things where they belong.

Has words for urine and stool.


Hmm..we'll see how after this.Hope this could be helpful for other mommies with small caliphs out there as well :)


Iman o..iman..
My small fighter.My lil khalifah on the making~




Love,
Zahra