There are seven stages of potty training. They begin with showing signs of potty training readiness and conclude with being able to use the toilet away from home.

Signs of Readiness - The first stage of potty training begins when your child shows the following signs of potty training readiness:

• Expresses an interest in using the potty
  

• Irritated when diapers are wet
  

• Pull pants up and down by him or her self
  

• Stays dry for about two hours at a time
  

• Expresses the need to go potty (or indicate that he/she just has)
  

• Expresses an interest in cotton underwear
  

• Has predictable bowel movements
  

• Tries to imitate other family members
  

Introduction to the Idea of Potty Training