A child may shows signs of readiness for toilet training between 18 months and three years of age. Which of the following observations by the child’s mother is indicative of the child’s readiness for toilet training?
Explanation
Answer: D - A child who is able to sit or squat is most likely ready for toilet training. Other signs of readiness for toilet training are the following: being able to stay dry for two hours, sit on the toilet for five to ten minutes without fussing, walk, recognize the need to defecate or urinate, express the willingness to please a parent, and remove clothing. Bowel control develops before bladder control.
