Title: When to Start Potty Training: Signs Your Toddler Is Ready
Headings: Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Be Potty Trained
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready to Be Potty Trained
You're ready, but is your little one? Here's how to tell when your toddler is ready to potty train and tackle the toilet.
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Content: Your child isn’t developmentally behind if he doesn’t get it right off the bat or if he starts later. Some kids start around age 2 and others are well into the 3s. The process can take weeks or months, and nighttime potty training can take much longer. Most children should stay dry at night by between 5 and 7 years old. So be prepared with disposable nighttime training pants and mattress covers. Continue Reading Below
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For some parents, potty training can be one of the more frustrating developmental stages. Some toddlers can take longer than others and in the meantime, it can be pretty messy. But try and be patient and don’t fret. Eventually your little one will learn the skill, and before you know it, you won’t have to lug around your diaper bag any longer. Potty Training in 3 Words
From the What to Expect editorial team and Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect the Second Year.