No more nappies to change, may be a great thought but it’s also a little daunting….just when is it the right time to put them in pants and get out the potty? Children get bladder control when they are physically ready for it and want to be dry and clean. The age varies greatly so don’t compare your child with others.

·         By the age of around two children are dry during the day.

·         Most children can control their bowels before their bladdersThe good news is that .

·         By the age of three, nine out of ten children will be dry most days All child have the odd accident, it can happen when they are busy and simply forget because they are too engrossed in whatever they doing! Excitement or being upset can also bring on the odd accident.  Just remember that when your mother-in-law keeps telling you that all her children were in pants by 18 months of age, don’t feel like you are failing! It was a long time ago that her children were small and time distorts our memories and don’t forget all children are different. You shouldn’t force your child to use a potty, just give plenty of encouragement when you feel the time is right and you can see that they want to use it.  Some signs of being ready for the potty are.

·         They are aware that their nappy is wet or dirty

·         They tell you when they are doing a wee!

·         They may even  tell you they are about to do a wee