At what age should one start potty training a kid?

Question

What is the normal age that this happens?

Answer 1

Parents want to know when to start potty training. Here is my answer:

begin “training” when your child is verbal and start by helping them learn the language they’ll need like “pee” “poo” “bum” “potty” “toilet” etc…
some where in the middle of their second year, you can buy a potty and get some fun children’s books about potty training.
Let them see you using the toilet (or if you are like me, you have never had a minute alone in the washroom anyways!) and let them “play” / “imitate” you by either sitting on their potty or the toilet (with their pants still on is typical) or putting their dolls on. This is still about “play” and not “trying” to use the toilet.
show them how to dress and undress so they can pull their pants down and up on their own. show them how to wash and dry their hands at the sink. These areas should be kid friendly with step stools and easy to reach soap and towels.
2-3 hour periods of dryness and predictable bowel movements each day
body maturation and awareness. It comes in three stages:
“I peed”
“I am peeing”
“I have to pee”

While they share “I peed” and “I am peeing”, you can smile and say encouraging comments like “hey - you are really getting to know your body!”

Only when they get to the “I need to pee” stage, which means they now are able to hold their bladder and have a chance to actually plan to get to the potty is it time to invite them to try to use the toilet or potty. This, in my opinion, is when active potty training takes place (some where around between 2 1/2yrs and 3yrs) and it means having you child wear fast to pull down track pants or leggings - no zippers, belts, buckles, overall please…..

Now you can invite them to try to do that pee (which they now know they are holding) on a potty / toilet They can sit and try, and when they want to get up so be it! They can try anytime they like. The next time they announce “I have to pee” say ” do you wanna try the potty?” and if they say yes - say Let’s go —— and then move quickly to the potty and get them on their fast. They can’t hold for long at this stage. If they don’t make it to the toilet, say ” that’s okay —- you’re learing!” and stay postive.

When to stop training - you are being too forceful or are taking over the lead:

If they say NO. No means NO and you have to respect. If they don’t want to use a toilet they may be ready physically, but not psychologically.
If they are holding / constipated - what ever you might be doing - back off !
If they have so many accidents and never even make an attempt to hold or get to the toilet
If they don’t go when they are on the potty but then go immediately after being re-dressed.
If they hide to go

Hope that gives you a good start!

Answer 2

You shouldn't start potty training a kid. You should wait until the kid shows interest in the potty - or at least when he/she is aware that he needs to pee or poop before it actually happens. Then let the child decide how and when to give up nappies/diapers.

When the child is around two you can buy some underwear that they like, and a potty, and explain what they're for. But keep it very low key - if the child wants to sit on the potty, great. If not, just leave it by the toilet. Sooner or later they'll catch on.

Forget all about scheduling, rewards, and all the other stuff that people used to recommend - all that does is produce a child who uses the potty to please his parents, and it can take months. If you go with the child's inclinations, the whole process is finished in a week or less, with possibly a few accidents along the way.

As for the age of starting, it can be anything from about 18 months up to three and a half. Boys are usually a bit later than girls, but not necessarily.

Answer 3

Boys might show interest before age 2 but probably won't necessarily master the duty until closer to 3. Girls may show interest earlier and usually master earlier around age 2. Every toddler is different though. Some will just make up their minds one day and want to wear underwear. From my own experience if there are other kids around trying to figure this out it seems to go smoother. Good luck! If you notice they want to flush the toilet or look in the toilet it may be time to start sitting them on it even if they don't need to go. Ask them first don't force it.

Answer 4

The general age is 2 but really depends on when your child is ready and not that.
Do he/she know and understand when they are wet? Does he/she stay dry for long periods at a time? Do they communicate to you when they have or need to go?

You can always start slow and introduce it and go from there. If they fight it or have no interest then it may not be the time. It shouldn't be a battle and come naturally. If they are not ready just try again in a few months and you would be amazed in the difference.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Each child develops at their own pace. With potty training my kids, I don't look at how old they are, but at their development. It helped my son to potty train standing up: not only did he want to be like his father, it also helped for him to see what was happening and connect the sensations. He used The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com This stool makes every toilet kid-sized. He could easily stand at the toilet (or sit) safely and securely. My kids immediately climbed up on this stool and were very interested in using the toilet. I was shocked how easy potty training was for him.

The handles and sides make all the difference! My son and daughter felt very secure and the sides makes them feel comfortable and closed in when they use the toilet.

My kids like to use what they know mommy and daddy use. And it really is wonderful having your kids independently use the toilet on their own. The best thing is children use this stool for years. Hope this helps you.

Answer 6

My mom says she had us potty trained by 12 months!

I did my children by 2 and before 3! I hate potty training!
ugh!!

Good Luck to you!

Answer 7

Around 2.

Answer 8

Although like anything with raising kids, each kid is different I think about age 2 is a good starting point. I have three kids and that is when we started with all of them...........and had success!

Answer 9

I started at 2 and was completely out of diapers by 2 and a half1/2......but when I was 3 I was still in pull-ups....till I was 4.

mostly at night though

Answer 10

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