Whats a good age to start potty training?

Answer 1

a year old ,

Answer 2

Does your child say when they have soiled thier nappy?
Do their nappys stay drier for longer, as if they are holding it in?
Do they show any interest in using the potty?
I would say if they are doing two of the above three then it is worth having a go. I would give yourself a weekend at least ,to spend indoors, have the potty to hand, offer plenty of fluids through the day and put them on the potty every 20 mins to half an hour. Have a reward ready (my daughter loved getting stickers when she had been successful!)Expect to have accidents because they all do.And if they get upset or are not willing then leave it for a few weeks and try again as too much force can lead to problems. My daughter was dry day and night in two weeks which suprised everyone!
There is no age to define when they will be ready. Some are as young as 18 months some as old as 4! it can take a week or months. Just be relaxed and take lead from your child you will know when they are ready! good luck!

Answer 3

My son is 2.5 and still has no interest. He wakes up with a wet diaper.
They say that's a good way to tell when you're child is ready. If they can go 2-3 hours during the day without wetting their diaper, and when they wake up after sleeping all night with a dry diaper.

I can easily train my son during the day, but he still pees at night. I've read that in doing that it confuses the child..makes him think that it's ok to pee in bed nighttime and by trying to train them too young--and having them pee in the potty, then pee in the diaper...in confusing to their system and can cause them to wet the bed well into their teens.
My husband was a betwetter until the age of ten, so we have decided not to force our son. Some say 2.5 is too old to be in diapers, but I'd rather have him in diapers for another few months til HE wants to start going potty.

You'll get so many mixed messages on here. My best advice is to follow your child's lead. Some kids are 4 before they're trained, some are fine at one or 1.5.

Good luck with this!

Answer 4

I started talking about it and showing my daughter at age 1 or so then we started potty training with the potty a little after 2and that worked really well for us. but look for readiness signs like them telling you they need a diaper change or using the words depending on the age) and talk to your child's Dr. they usually are really great about give advice or info on potty training since they have seen your child through different stages. good luck and just remember when you do start just stay consistent and remember accidents happen and pulls are a great!

Answer 5

Young children don't get actual sphincter control until they are about 18 months old. You can start showing them the potty chair beforehand, but they can't establish the control physically (in most cases) until they are at least 18 months old. Good Luck.

Answer 6

No fixed age. Just check whether the child is ready. The following article provides guidance on whether your child is ready to be trained or not.

Answer 7

you should start explaining and showing them at about 1 and 1/2 but actually start training at 2

Answer 8

i had a problem with potty training my son , and the doctor told me that when ever he is ready is when you can start, he will show you signs that he is ready , and being that you are a mother , you will automaticlly know that

Answer 9

They could start between one and two. Mine were lazy and I wiped their butts until their third birthday. For several months before their birthday, I told them they were going to be big boys from now on and have to wipe themselves. Just make sure you tell them how much toilet paper to use. Have them count out four squares (or the length of their arm) and use that.

Answer 10

between ages 2 and three when the child is physically emotionally and mentally ready