Signs Your Toddler May Be Ready for Potty Training 1. Physical Readiness • Can stay dry for at least 2 hours at a time or wakes up dry from naps. • Has regular bowel movements and can recognize the feeling of needing to go. • Can pull pants up and down on their own. 2. Behavioral Readiness • Shows interest in using the toilet or wearing “big kid” underwear. • Shows discomfort with dirty diapers or tries to remove them. • Can follow simple instructions, like “sit on the potty.” 3. Cognitive Readi