Title: Potty Training Schedule: How Long Should It Take? – Potty Genius
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Potty Training Schedule: How Long Should It Take?
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Content: A child is considered potty trained when he recognizes the need to eliminate and is able to access and use the toilet with little to no assistance. Most children will continue to need assistance wiping after bowel movements and using unfamiliar restrooms until they are around 4-6 years old. Potty training schedules can vary greatly from child to child. The average length of time is generally about 3 months, with girls generally learning a little faster than boys. There are many factors that impact the potty training schedule such as culture, parental involvement, diaper and underwear use, and individual developmental, temperament, and physiology. A potty training schedule can also vary significantly depending on the potty training technique used. Some techniques span potty training over a period of months while other methods boast success in as little as 3-7 days. Three-day potty training method worked for many children, but they typically require 3 full days of the parent’s attention, as well as eliminating diapers and increasing fluid intake during that time period. Potty training experts, pediatricians, and behavioral therapists also recommend different potty training schedules. Methods such as infant potty training (also referred to as elimination communication) suggest introducing the potty during early infancy, while other experts recommend delaying potty training before age 2.