Imagine the scene. A child is clearly in need of the toilet. There is a lot of wiggling and dancing on the spot. The child is uncomfortable. The adult suggests that the child should try the potty. The child steadfastly refuses. A few minutes later a puddle appears on the floor.
Between the ages of two and three, most children do move out of nappies, but for some children, their parents and practitioners, it is not a smooth process. Over the past few years, there have also been some concerns that children are not out of nappies early enough, with some schools reporting that children are still in nappies when they arrive in reception. So what are the signs that children are ready to move out of nappies and how best should this process be managed?
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