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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd say it's more about the parent being "ready" than the child. My DD was probably capable of training at 18 months. She could follow instructions and was aware of when she was peeing and pooping. But potty training is a huge commitment for the parent too, whether you're following your kid around with a potty, or sitting them down on the potty every 15 minutes. [/quote]

I wouldn't say it's more about the parent being ready, but it's a huge factor. It's several things aligning: your kid indicating they are ready (awareness of being wet or needing to go, interest in learning), you being prepared with the right research and attitude, and having the right set-up and time at home.

Some things make it easier. A SAHP or nanny (though daycare can be really useful for kids who are motivated by watching other kids do it, which some very much are). I really envied our friends with a big yard because they just trained in the summer, letting the kids run around without any bottoms and the little potty on the back deck. It's tougher when you have to do the whole thing inside because you not only have to do the training and encouraging and watching, you also have to clean up accidents. Which for us, was constantly.

Anyway, we trained at 3, after multiple false starts (we did a couple Oh Crap weekends between 2.5 and 3, but neither took). By 3, training is really different, so I'd say it took about 2 weeks with a gradual shift from pull-ups to underwear. We also did a big reward for going a full week with consistently using the potty (a new scooter in her favorite color). Motivation really helps when you train later. But when she was trained, she was trained. No more accidents (knock on wood, it's been 4 months).[/quote]

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