Potty Training Age

The honest answer is that it really does depend on your child. There is really no specific potty training age at which a child will be ready to begin potty training. Similarly there is no specific age at which parents should attempt to begin the potty training process.

Yes … Potty Training can seem a bit daunting (at first). Your little one is growing up so fast, it seems like just yesterday they were born and now they’re about to take the plunge into the realm of Potty Training. This guide will be a valuable resource to show your how to smoothy transition your precious little one from diapers to potty.

In terms of the average age of potty training, many specialists will likely tell you that the age range is between 18 and 36 months old. While most kids fall somewhere in the middle of that range, it is helpful to know that there’s no exact age. In some rare cases, some children may be ready to train prior to 18 months. And, it is quite possible a number of children may not be ready until after 36 months.

Many parents have found that the potty training average age begins around 21 months. This is typically the age when most children have enough neurological and muscle control to handle the process. The important thing is not to force your child before they are ready. This could push back your efforts even further. For example, your child could resist any attempts to potty train for quite awhile if pushed too soon do so.

When To Potty Train – What Are The Signs of Potty Training Readiness?

Since there is no exact age for potty training children, you need to start looking for signs that your child may begin to display to signal potty training readiness.

These signs include:

• –>being able to communicate the need to go with sound and gestures;
• –>being able to voluntarily control the muscles responsible for defecation and urination (you can usually gauge this when their diapers stay dry);
• –>being able to pass more urine at one time instead of a little multiple times;
• –>start showing some routine in their bowel movements instead of soiling diapers any time during the day;
• –>begin to show understanding of terms such as “poo” “potty” “wet”, etc;
• –>begin to prefer dry diapers and show signs of discomfort when wet.

Potty Training Girls vs. Potty Training Boys … Is There A Difference?

Is really doesn’t matter if you are potty training boys or potty training girls … when your child reaches “magical” age, they usually gets control of night-time bowel movements first. This is generally followed by a decreased amount of urine while they are sleeping. Remaining completely dry during an entire overnight is typically one of the last stages achieved in toilet training for most children.

Patience Is A Virture

As a parent, you also need to be ready for the “joys” of this important responsibility. You need to choose a specific time during the day when you can train your child without having any distractions. It is extremely important for you to remember that your mood will affect your child’s mood. You want your child to be as comfortable as possible, yet excited about their training, and the process will go much smoother for both of you.

As your toddler grows and the months go by, it is totally understandable that many parents start worrying about the right age and time when to start potty training. All children learn how to potty differently and at different times. Therefore, do not make a decision to start the potty training your child simply because another child his age does. If it is not the right time, you can actually delay the learning process for your child.

So now that you have a good idea of the potty training process, and more importantly, why it is not that big of a deal, you can take your time and look for the signs of when your child is at the right potty training age.





I wish you and your little one …
MUCH SUCCESS!

Please feel free to contact me if you need additional assistance …

Sincerely,

Fedora Saunders