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Toilet training when they are ready

Toilet training when they are ready

Usually between 18 and 30 months. Watch for the signs.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • Starting before a child is ready takes longer.
  • Signs: dry for 2 hours, tells you, pulls at nappy.
  • Praise tries, ignore accidents.
Primary Citation: IAP; AAP
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming