Signs of Readiness
When your toddler is ready to make the all-important transition from diapers to training pants, he or she will let you know. It’s up to you to recognize the signs and decide on a training program. Generally speaking, a child is ready when you notice one or more of the following signs:

• He or she remains dry for two hours;
• indicates (often by wriggling, or clutching the genital area) that he or she needs to urinate;
• shows an interest in the washroom;
• understands simple directions.

If your child appears ready for toilet training, you should begin by researching the topic (unless, of course, you are already experienced in teaching little ones how to use the potty). There are many excellent books on the topic, as well as help on the Internet.

Remember that your child may appear confused at first and that, above all else, consistency is key to successful toilet training. It is also important to praise your child for successes, and to ignore slip-ups. (Never scold or punish a child for having an “accident.”)

Training Pants
Training pants help foster a child’s interest in toilet training, which helps make the process easier. The stretchy sides let your child pull them on and off like real grown-up underwear - a significant step forward for a toddler.

A study * undertaken by the Medical College of Wisconsin showed that when a child is ready to toilet train, moving out of diapers and into training pants such as Huggies® Pull-Ups® training pants is an important contribution to the success of toilet training.

Pull-Ups® training pants have an innovative training aid - Cool Alert ™ - built in. Cool Alert ™ technology helps your toddler become aware of how it feels to be wet - a valuable aid in learning how to stay dry.

Also available at London Drugs are Huggies® Pull-Ups® Night Time training pants with extra absorbency. Wearing training pants at night will further enforce your little one’s “grown up” status and ensure consistency of your training program.

Lead author Timothy R. Schum, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and practicing pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Sponsored by Kimberley Clark Corporation.