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Potty training - what age to start?

Some very lucky parents find their child easily potty trains without many issues.  Other parents aren’t so lucky.  Some will try for months without result or just as they are making progress the child seems to regress.

It’s not easy trying to decide what the right age for potty training your child is,  The recommended age by many pediatricians is somewhere between 18 months to 36 months. 

However, this doesn’t mean that as soon as your child turns 18 months you have to rush out and buy a potty.  This is just a guideline and you should use your own judgment as to what age is best for your child to start, after all you know your child best.

Here are a few signs that may show your child is ready to start potty training:

She starts bending down or squats when she needs to go.

He goes to a more private place when he feels the need to go.

She starts showing an interest in your toilet habits by looking or asking what you’re doing.

He feels uneasy when his diaper is wet or filled and show relieve when you clean him.

She shows awareness of what she’s doing or will actually tell you when she’s going.

He understands basic instructions and interacts and responds to questions.

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