Ready to start potty training-Need help and advice

Hi ladies! We are ready to start potty training DS. He is 22 months old. Any advice or information from anyone who had quick success with potty training? Did you reference any books or methods, or did you just go for it on your own? I've heard different things like let him go around the house naked as much as possible and let him have accidents wherever and that is how he will learn quickly. But is this a good idea for him? I am a SAHM and have the time to devote to consistency and staying on top of him. I just have no idea where to start or how to approach this, so any advice would be awesome.

TIA for your help.

Re: Ready to start potty training-Need help and advice

anyone?

Re: Ready to start potty training-Need help and advice

Is he showing signs of readiness yet?

Here is a great list to see if he is ready.

Physical signs

Is coordinated enough to walk, and even run, steadily.

Urinates a fair amount at one time.

Has regular, well-formed bowel movements at relatively predictable times.

Has "dry" periods of at least three or four hours, which shows that his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine.

Behavioral signs

Can sit down quietly in one position for two to five minutes.

Can pull his pants up and down.

Dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper.

Shows interest in others' bathroom habits (wants to watch you go to the bathroom or wear underwear).

Gives a physical or verbal sign when he's having a bowel movement such as grunting, squatting, or telling you.

Demonstrates a desire for independence.

Takes pride in his accomplishments.

Isn't resistant to learning to use the toilet.

Is in a generally cooperative stage, not a negative or contrary one.

Cognitive signs

Can follow simple instructions, such as "go get the toy."

Understands the value of putting things where they belong.

Has words for urine and stool.

Understands the physical signals that mean he has to go and can tell you before it happens or even hold it until he has time to get to the potty.