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Potty training can be intensive and time consuming. When is the best time to start and how do you do it?
According to recent story in the Daily Mail some parents are leaving potty training until children are in primary school. The recommended age is between 18-24 months but it’s not uncommon for three or four year olds to still be in nappies. Studies* have shown that keeping children in nappies for too long is detrimental to their health and can lead to urinary tract infections and bladder troubles. So what is the best way to toilet train your child and when is a good time to start? When Should You Start?The general view is that children have the physical and mental development for potty training at 18-24 months. All children are different though so don’t force it. Look for signs that he is ready such as very wet nappies, an interest in the potty (leave it lying around to tempt him), or watching you when you go to the loo. Summer is a good time to start as children wear less and can be outdoors more often. How To Potty TrainHere are some tips from Action For ASD: -
Whenever you decide to start, make sure it’s a good time for you, you’re not stressed and things are settled at home. All children are different so be patient and accept that it may take some time. Resources *A study into the link between late toilet training and long-term bladder problems was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Urology & Nephrology, E Bakker, 2001, Taylor & Francis Group.
The copyright of the article How To Potty Train Your Baby in Potty Training is owned by Nicci Talbot. Permission to republish How To Potty Train Your Baby in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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