03/01/2026
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This is one of the most common questions I get from parents. The best time to start potty training is when your child shows readiness signs. If we start too early, it often becomes a daily struggle. If we start when the child is ready, training becomes faster and less stressful.
Look for simple readiness signs. Your child stays dry for at least one to two hours. Your child can sit for a short time and follow simple directions. Your child shows awareness of p*e or p**p, like hiding, squatting, or telling you after. Your child can pull pants up and down with help. Your child can tolerate bathroom routines without fear.
Start with routines that make success easy. Use a consistent potty schedule, like after waking up, after meals, and before bath. Keep language simple, like potty time, sit, wipe, flush, wash. Use the same steps every time. Make the bathroom calm and predictable. Give specific praise, like you sat on the potty, you told me, you tried. Give small rewards only if your child needs extra motivation, then fade them slowly.
Avoid common mistakes. Do not force sitting. Do not punish accidents. Do not ask too many times in a row because it becomes a power struggle. If there are repeated tears, strong refusal, or constipation, pause and reset. A short break is better than turning potty training into a daily fight.
If you want, tell me your childs age and current pattern. Dry time, accidents, constipation, and how they respond to the bathroom. I can give you a simple step by step plan you can follow at home.
