By 3 to 4 years of age, most children have achieved daytime urine control and full bowel control (both day and night).
The ability to stay dry through the night will follow a bit later, with most girls and more than 75 percent of boys fully mastering this ability by around age 6.
Ideas for Learning and Growth
Throughout toilet training, allow your child to progress at her own rate, offering praise for every success and withholding criticism for failure.
Over time, your child will increase her confidence in herself and her ability to manage her bodily functions the way big kids and adults do.
Concerns
Don’t Worry. But Don’t Wait.
Should you be concerned? Perhaps. If you are concerned, call right away. If your child is on track, you’ll be reassured. If your child needs assistance, you’ll find out now, when it’s the best time to help!
Get Support
Get a developmental screen: the Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a child development screener that allows you to check in on how your child is growing and learning.