Do you despair of ever getting your child to use the potty? If there’s one thing that can really upset your equilibrium it’s listening to other moms raving about how junior started to use the potty while he was just one year old while your two year old still hasn’t made much progress.
Relax. Your child will get there. It’s just a matter of time and of course, patience.
The Best Age To Start Potty Training
One golden rule you should know about potty training is that there is no magic age at which your child will be fully potty trained or even ready to start using a potty. On average, most children will develop potty training readiness any time between 18 months to 3 years. However, you should keep in mind that every child develops at their own pace in every way and it’s the same with potty training.
The Most Common Reason Why Potty Training May Become A Struggle
The most common reason why many parents struggle with potty training is because they start before their child is ready. You may want to get it over and done with, but pushing your child into something they are not ready for will only prolong the progress, and make it tiresome for both of you. Also, when you start too early, you may find that you will have to stop and start all over again several times, prolonging the agony even more. Don’t insist that your child use the potty if it is clear they are not ready for it.
Patience Is Key To Successful Potty Training
Let your child take time to get used to this new interesting but complicated process. It will progress slowly at first, but it is best to let your child move from one stage to the next at a pace they are comfortable with. Although it may not seem like it on some days, one fine day it will all just fall in place, and your little angel will be sitting on the potty without being asked to.
