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Toilet training is an important developmental milestone for children, and it also can be one of the greatest challenges for parents. Not all little ones are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to the various training methods.
 
Robert A. Mendelson, MD, FAAP offers expert advice to ensure the best toilet-training experience for child and parent. Dr. Mendelson is an AAP spokesperson and a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health Sciences University.
 

 

Last Updated
5/11/2013
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2012)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.