Faced with the idea of ​​learning to go to the bathroom, many parents do not know when or how to start. Thinking about potty training your child can be an overwhelming experience.

When, how and who are the common questions.

When should I start?

How do I start?

How do I complete the process?

Who should be involved and do it?

When to start is one of the most common questions parents ask.

My answer is whatever age you want from birth.

There are pros and cons of starting at whatever age you choose and they are listed to help you make a decision that is a good fit for you, your family, and your child or baby.

Before 1 year

Advantages

• The bond between parents and children is strengthened by learning to communicate very early in life.
• You save time and money
• Start early before you are mobile and you will be more willing to sit on your potty.
• You will learn to communicate more non-verbally.
• You don’t have to unlearn the lessons of wearing a diaper for your bodily functions.

Disadvantages

• You have to have a more regulated schedule
• You need more information from your parents and caregivers.
• You have to learn to understand their non-verbal communication.
• it will take longer
• Tiny boxer shorts and panties are harder to find.
• Other parents will criticize you and try to dissuade you.

12-24 months of age

Advantages

• You can save $ 100
• aid to the environment
• If you can start before you are mobile, you will be more willing to sit still on your potty.
• You will learn to communicate more with verbal and non-verbal messages sooner.
• You have less time to unlearn the lesson you were taught about using your diaper for your bodily functions.

Disadvantages

• You have to have a more regulated schedule
• You and other caregivers need to contribute more to the process
• You have to learn to understand her non-verbal communication, indications that she needs to go to the bathroom.
• It will probably take a little longer
• It is more difficult to find briefs and panties for children under two years of age.

After 2 years of age

Advantages

• It can happen faster because you can communicate more verbally and tell you when you need to use the bathroom.
• He may require less information from you and other caregivers, as he can accomplish more on his own.
• You can have a more flexible routine
• It’s easier to buy underwear that fits you
• Other parents will accept that what you are doing is normal and will encourage you
• You understand rewards more and can perform more easily for such incentives.

Disadvantages

• He has to unlearn the lessons of wearing a diaper for his bodily functions, which he has been allowed to do for much longer.
• It is more expensive; It could cost you $ 1000 more just for diapers.
• You may be more reluctant to start as you are so used to performing in diapers.
• It can turn into a battle from start to finish.

Once you make the decision to start potty training, stick to that date.