Title: Toilet Training (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
Headings: Toilet Training
Toilet Training
When Are Kids Ready to Toilet Train?
How Long Does Toilet Training Take?
Potty Types
About Training Pants
Tips for Toilet Training
Common Toilet Training Problems

Content: And boys often start later and  take longer to learn to use the potty than girls. There are some times when you may want to put off starting toilet training, such  as: when traveling
around the birth of a sibling
changing from the crib to the bed
moving to a new house
when your child is sick (especially if diarrhea is a factor)
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This opens in a new window. How Long Does Toilet Training Take? Teaching a toddler to use the potty isn't an overnight task. It often takes between  3 and 6 months, but can take more or less time for some children. If you start too  soon, the process tends to take longer. And it  can take months to even years to master staying dry at night. Potty Types
The two basic potty options are: a standalone, toddler-size potty chair with a bowl that can be emptied into the  toilet
a toddler-size seat that can be placed on top of a toilet seat that will let your  child feel more secure and not fear falling in.