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When to start potty training child has nothing to do with your child's potty training age, but depends entirely on two different factors.

First of all, you need to start by looking out for certain signs your little one may be giving you on when to start potty training him or her. One of the most common potty training readiness signs you should look out for is if and when your child seems anxious before peeing or pooping in the nappy. Many toddlers start being extra fussy and sometimes irritated, and at times even cry right before. Others get annoyed right after they pee or poop in their nappy, and may even demand to have a nappy change immediately afterwards.

Other potty training readiness signs may be related to child play. At times, before you even start thinking on when to start potty training your child, he or she may have already realized you do not use any nappy yourself but instead use the bathroom. Most toddlers may be afraid of the whole concept, however they may be eager to let their own favourite toys try out the potty instead of trying it themselves. At this stage make sure your child does not accidentally drop his or her favourite toy in the toilet, and if this does happen, do not make a fuss out of it. Truth is since your child is experimenting with it, having angry consequences will definitely make things worse as that could easily result in potty training regression.

However, when to start potty training does not depend entirely on if and how your child is showing potty training readiness signs. Truth is your child may be ready but you need to make sure that you are also ready for the whole new potty training your child experience. Think about it. Are you already concerned on whether your child will wet your brand new sofa? Or anxious on how much more laundry you will be having since your potty training toddler may have lots of accidents? Do you think you will get overly angry with your little one if and when he or she has potty training accidents?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, chances are you are going to fail potty training your child if you start before you get yourself calm about this potty training journey. Potty training does not have to take ages to be successful. Potty training success happens much quicker and easier if you and your child are ready for this before you actually start potty training. You also need to know how to deal with every aspect of potty training, how to deal with accidents, what incentives you may use to get your child eager to stop having accidents, how to avoid bedwetting accidents, and more. Knowing such details before you start potty training your child may result in potty training success in as early as two days time.

Remember, potty training age does not have to do with potty training success. Keep a watch on your little one and any signals he or she may be giving you. Make sure you are also ready to potty train your child. And last but not least, know how to deal with all potty training problems that may arise from time to time so you will be able to potty train your child successfully in just a couple of hours.

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