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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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A Natural Part of Growing Up

Toilet use is one of the first and most significant skills your child must acquire consciously, rather than in response to the kinds of instinctive urges that prompted him to learn to walk or talk. To teach him this habit, you must consistently encourage him, monitor his progress, and reward him for success.