Pooed in cotbed ... time to toilet train???

[Lovethesea]

DD turned two a week ago. She has recently started saying 'Pee' and clutching her nappy and informing me that she is 'pooing' (although it's rather obvious from the strained look and odd shuffling).

I've been reassuring her it's fine to pee or poo in her nappy and that we would go and change it when she was done.

Just went up after today's nap to find her stark naked and a poo nestling in her duvet cover. She was quite distressed and waved her pooey hand at me.

One bath and washing load later all is calm again.

Is this a sign she wants to toilet train? I wasn't sure whether the 'pee' and clutch nappy was when she was about to pee, was peeing or had peed.

I don't want to rush her at all as I think it will take longer that way - and I have a 5 month old too so can't always help her immediately. I don't know how to gauge when she has enough muscle awareness and control to actually be out of nappies.

Would pull up nappies and a toilet trainer seat give her options?

i would say so i mean it couldnt hurt to try could it. if shes not ready then u can just wait abit. Ive not started the process yet but my sons started squatting when weeing so plan on getting a potty this week and trying him. Think it mught be there way of telling us there ready.

I think she's telling you she's ready to toilet train! If she knows when she's going, or about to go, and isn't happy about doing it in her nappy, then she's ready. Its not you rushing her if you follow her lead.

Do whatever you think will make it simpler for her to manage without your help if you can't assist instantly, as there will be little notice at first. Pullups or nakedness, and a potty somewhere she can get to it quickly and easily, or toilet seat & step - but you'll have to make sure they are always in place as she won't be able to sort them herself.

The rate of accidents will tell you if she has enough control yet, but practice at using the potty/toilet will hel peven if she's not reliable for a while.