When and how to potty/toilet train?

[jersey]

Hi, I have ds who was 2 in July, when and how should I potty train? We postphoned until after DS2 was born (now 3 mths) but would like to start soon, but how do you know when is the right time, and how to do it?

Thanks

the average age is 2yrs 8mths, so plenty of time

its easier in the summer months IME

I wish I had listened to other more experienced mums who said 'as late as you can leave it' I started at 2.4 with ds and he was dry for quite a long time, now completely regressed (he is 2.8)and wetting everywhere unless you take him regularly. We were starting to get there with poo but that has completely gone backwards too - have HV round on Thurs hope she has some useful advice......
Signs for when they are ready: telling you they need a wee or a poo and/or that they've done one, showing they know when they need to go, being able to pull their trousers/pants up and down, sitting happily on the potty for a while even if just in nappy or clothes and not using it as a toy ........ that sort of thing. My friends who've waited until nearer age 3 have done it all in a week. Given the amount of accidents when they start Summer is easier but that isn't always when your child is ready obviously.

My dd was 2 last week and she has been out of nappies for 3 months and hardly any accidents at all even when starting play school shes been great. She is great with poos too, weent on a 2 hour bus trip and took the potty and we had to stop the bus so she could get off and hve a poo!
My dd trained herself she just kept taking her nappy off a kept weeing all over the floor. I really hope she doesnt regress like many have said they do if you do it too early. She showe me the signs i was not even thinking about starting until she was a few months past 2.
good luck what ever you decide but it can be done younger

thanks, will leave it a little longer I think.