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toddler: 1-3 yrs.

In order for a toddler to be successfully potty trained, she needs to be able to sense the urge to go, be able to understand what the feeling means, and then be able to verbalize that she needs your help to make it to the toilet and actually go. Waiting until your child is truly ready will make the experience much faster and more pleasant for everyone involved.

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Putting Your Toilet Training Expectations Aside

During toilet training, try to set aside your own agenda—your expectations regarding her progress, your emotional response to her actions, your embarrassment over how her behavior looks to others—and focus instead on your child’s need for information, attention, and support.