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[quote=Anonymous]All parents who talk about waiting until their kid has shown "signs of readiness" I can tell you that other than physically being able to hold your pee (happens about 12-18 months) none of the other signs matter.  My kid was day trained at 23 months in three days (naked) with almost zero accidents after that (well 2 in the next three months), and these are the signs he was/wasnt' showing at 23 months:

Physical signs

Is coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily. YES
 
Urinates a fair amount at one time. YES

Has regular, well-formed bowel movements at relatively predictable times. NOT AT PREDICTIBLE TIMES

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

Behavioral signs

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

Can pull his pants up and down. NOWHERE CLOSE

Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper. NEVER CARED

Shows interest in others' bathroom habits (wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear). NO INTEREST

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

Demonstrates a desire for independence. NOT REALLY

Takes pride in his accomplishments. PERHAPS

Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet. WHO KNOWS

Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one. YES (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WHY TRAINING BEFORE TWO IS IDEAL)

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. NO

Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy." NO

Understands the value of putting things where they belong. YES

Has words for urine and stool. NO (LATE TALKER WITH BARELY ANY WORDS AT ALL)
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