| Quick and easy potty training is possible as long as | | | | three will not only be more difficult to train, they will also |
| you approach it with the right mindset and reasonable | | | | create an additional half-ton of solid landfill waste. Potty |
| expectations. | | | | training a toddler is easier than you might expect. Just |
| One of the biggest questions that parents often ask is | | | | follow a few of these simple tips: |
| at what age it is best to begin potty training? Children | | | | 1) Mark three days off on your calendar. They must |
| are typically ready between 18 and 36 months, a great | | | | be in a row and entirely devoted to potty training. |
| age due to the fact that toddlers are compliant yet | | | | 2) Purchase a child-size potty. |
| also ready for some increased independence. If you | | | | 3) Give your child lots of water to make them thirsty. |
| wait too much longer than that, you'll be dealing with a | | | | 4) Get them to the potty immediately every time it |
| temperamental and strong willed toddler who will might | | | | looks as though they need to go. |
| take glee in resisting the process. | | | | 5) Don't ask tell. Going to the potty is a must do, not a |
| So how do you know when your child is ready? Well | | | | may do. |
| first off, they must be walking well. Walking helps | | | | 6) Don't vacate the premises until your child has gone |
| strengthen the pelvic muscles that help control bladder | | | | potty several times and you believe they will be able |
| function. In addition, your child is probably ready if | | | | to do it on their own. This is just one example of a |
| they're having regular bowel movement at around the | | | | highly effective approach? It will get messy, but the |
| same time every day. Is earlier potty training better? In | | | | mess will soon be over. Getting your children out of |
| a word, yes. The child who continues to wear | | | | the diapers will give you a freedom you might have |
| disposable diapers between the ages of two and | | | | already forgotten. |