When should I start toilet training my child?

 Almost all the kids in our daycare are getting to the age of potty training. Does that mean that they are ready to be potty trained? Not necessarily. Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for potty training.



Most children are between 22 and 30 months of age when they are ready to be toilet trained, although every child is different. Toilet training can be a long and frustrating process if you insist on trying before your child is read.

Before children can be trained, they must be able to control their bowel and bladder muscles. If they are having bowel movements around the same time each day, not having bowel movements at night, and having a dry diaper after a nap or for at least 2 hours at a time, they may be ready.  have mastered other basic motor skills and talk before they can use the toilet by themselves.
 

 
Most children are physically ready, but not emotionally ready. Your child must want to use the toilet. if you expect any success. Forcing them will only delay potty training. If your child is in the "no" stage, you should wait before training until they are excited about it.

Your child's toilet training experience should be a positive one. If you find it a battle it is best to ease up or stop for a while. Although you may be ready for toilet training, your child may not be.

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