Potty training: What does not work

Potty training: What does not work

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Starting too early

Starting at the wrong time

Putting on the pressure

After the schedule someone else

Punishing your child

Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board

Last updated: September 2013

To make the training as smooth a process as possible pot for you and your child, take a moment to learn more about not only what works, but what does not:

Starting too early

From before potty training your child is ready will only make it more difficult and prolong the process. There is no magic time when it is just starting. Most young children have the physical and mental abilities needed between 18 and 24 months, while some are not ready until closer to the age of 3 or even 4. Keep an eye on physical, cognitive and behavioral signs your toddler is set to give it a try.

It may take up to three months or even more pot-train your child, and it is important to be patient and support throughout. If you have tried unsuccessfully for several weeks, your child may not be ready - wait a few more weeks and try again.

Starting at the wrong time

It is not a good idea to start training a week before the new baby is due, when you're changing service providers, or during any other time of the break in your child's life. Toddlers are creatures of routine, and all changes to the usual program are likely to cause setbacks. So wait until things 

settled before starting

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