{"id":136,"date":"2015-07-08T13:49:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T17:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parenttraining.chip.uconn.edu\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2026-01-28T04:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:23:23","slug":"module-g-toilet-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/parenttraining.chip.uconn.edu\/index.php\/module-g-toilet-training\/","title":{"rendered":"TOILET TRAINING"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this module, we\u2019re going to talk about how to get started on toilet training. We will give you some ideas about what you can do if your child has difficulty learning to use the toilet during the day or wets the bed at night. Begin with the\u00a0Module Overview,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0found below. Then,\u00a0work your way through each of these sections in the order listed. When you reach the end\u00a0of each section, you will find a link to the next.<\/p>\n

Daytime Urine Training Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Challenges And Triumphs<\/a><\/p>\n

Troubleshooting And Schedule Training<\/a><\/p>\n

Daytime Urine Training\u00a0Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

General Tips on\u00a0Bowel Training\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Beginning Bowel Training\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Bed Wetting\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Module 8 Toilet Training Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n

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Module Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In this module, we are going to talk about \u201ctoilet training.\u201d This refers to\u00a0 \u00a0teaching children to use the toilet for both urine and bowel movements\u00a0 \u00a0(BM\u2019s). People use different words for these functions. We\u2019ll talk about\u00a0 \u00a0training children to \u201curinate\u201d, \u201cpee\u201d or \u201cgo #1\u201d into the toilet (urine training).\u00a0 \u00a0Then we\u2019ll talk about training children to \u201cmove their bowels\u201d, \u201chave a BM\u201d,\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cpoop\u201d or \u201cgo #2\u201d into the toilet (bowel training). You should use whatever\u00a0 \u00a0words you are comfortable with.<\/p>\n

Read this module all the way through. Then decide where to begin with your child. Your child may already use the toilet for urine, but still have bowel accidents. Or maybe your child is afraid to sit on the toilet. After reading this whole module, you can decide which parts apply to your child right now.<\/p>\n

First, we\u2019ll talk about signs that your child may be ready to start toilet training (Readiness<\/strong>). Then we\u2019ll talk about getting your child started, in\u00a0Daytime Urine Training Part 1.\u00a0<\/strong>After that, we\u2019ll do some\u00a0Troubleshooting\u00a0<\/strong>if your child is afraid to sit on the toilet. We will also describe\u00a0a different method. You can use this if the first method doesn\u2019t work for you. This different method is called\u00a0Schedule Training<\/strong>. Then we\u2019ll talk about teaching your child to initiate use of the toilet on her own, in\u00a0Daytime Urine Training Part 2.<\/strong>\u00a0This is followed by\u00a0General Tips\u00a0on Bowel Training<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Beginning Bowel Training.<\/strong>\u00a0Finally, we\u2019ll give you some general ideas about how to deal with\u00a0Bed-Wetting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Readiness: When is Your Child Ready to start Toilet Training?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many children get interested in how people use the toilet when the the children are around age two. Many typical children can be toilet trained during the day for urination before their third birthday. Most children can be fully toilet trained during the day by their fourth birthday. If your child has an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental condition, she may be ready a bit later. But if your child is near the age of four, you should begin toilet training. This is true even if she shows only a few signs that she is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s talk about the skills your child needs to be ready for toilet training. It is best if your child can:<\/strong><\/p>\n