Title: Q&A: Know Your Child’s Level of Readiness for Potty Training | Parents
Headings: Q&A: Know Your Child’s Level of Readiness for Potty Training
Q&A: Know Your Child’s Level of Readiness for Potty Training
How should I start potty training my child?
What is the earliest you can start to potty train your kids? My son is 14 months old. Is he too young to start trying?
Should my child use a potty chair before transitioning to a real toilet?
My son will be four in March and refuses to potty.... Shouldn't he be interested by now?
My 3-year-old is adamant about not using the potty. How can I motivate her?
What's the best way to reward my child for using the potty?
Should I transition my toddler to a bed before beginning potty training?
I have a 22 month old daughter who now takes off her diaper and urinates on the floor. Is this a sign she is ready for the potty?
My husband is pressuring our 2-1/2-year-old son to use the potty, but I don't think he's ready. What should I do?
How do I help my child move from the potty to the big toilet?
Is there anything I can do to prepare my child for potty training?
At what age are most kids ready for potty training?
How often should I remind my child to go to the bathroom while she's being potty trained?
How long should it take to potty train my child?
How should I teach my child to use public bathrooms?

Content: Start by sitting on the toilet the first thing in the morning after taking off the overnight diaper, make it fun—sing songs, read a book, drink some juice, and see what happens. If you have success celebrate with lots of praise and something to keep him motivated (a sticker, an M and M, bubbles). If you don’t have success, praise him for sitting and trying, put on the underwear and talk about using the bathroom when he needs to go. Plan bathroom trips for every 90-120 minutes during the day. If accidents happen don’t get upset, change to clean underwear, and talk about heading to the bathroom sooner the next time. If you can remain calm and consistent and don’t give up and put the diaper back on most kids will figure it out within a few days. Stooling in the toilet can sometimes take longer to figure out so just focus on urine at first. Being in a group setting at a parent’s day out or preschool can also be helpful for the child who refuses to go at home as most centers have scheduled bathroom times and peer pressure can work wonders. — Dr. Carrie M. Brown
My 3-year-old is adamant about not using the potty. How can I motivate her?