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
When your child needs to use a toilet away from home, make sure he follows the same routine (go, wipe, flush, wash hands) learned at home.
To prepare for school, let him start pulling his own pants up and down.
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.