When faced with the idea of ​​potty training, many parents don’t know when or how to start. Thinking about starting to potty train your child can be an overwhelming experience.

When, how and who are the usual questions.

When should I start?

How do I start?

How do I complete the process?

Who should participate and do it?

When to start is one of the most common questions parents ask.

My answer is whatever age you want from birth.

There are advantages and disadvantages of starting at the age you choose and are listed to help you make a decision that is a good fit for you, your family, and your child or baby.

Before 1 year

Advantages

• The bond between parents and children is enhanced by learning to communicate very early in life.
• You save time and money
• Get an early start before he moves and you’ll be more willing to sit on his potty
• You will learn to communicate more non-verbally.
• You don’t have to unlearn the lessons of wearing a diaper for your bodily functions.

Disadvantages

• You need to have a more regulated schedule
• You need more information from your parents and caregivers.
• You have to learn to understand their non-verbal communication.
• It will take more time
• Tiny boxers and briefs are harder to find
• Other parents will criticize you and try to dissuade you

12-24 months

Advantages

• You can save $ 100
• Aid to the environment
• If you can start before you move, you will be more willing to sit still on your potty.
• You will learn to communicate earlier with verbal and non-verbal messages.
• You have less time than you have to unlearn the lesson you were taught about diaper use for your bodily functions.

Disadvantages

• You need to have a more regulated schedule
• You and other caregivers need to be more involved in the process.
• You have to learn to understand her non-verbal communication, indications that she needs to go to the bathroom.
• It will probably take a little longer
• It is more difficult to find briefs and briefs for children under two years of age.

After 2 years

Advantages

• It can happen faster because he can communicate more verbally and tell you when he needs to go to the bathroom.
• He may require less information from you and other caregivers, as he can accomplish more on his own.
• You can have a more flexible routine
• It is easier to buy well-fitting underwear.
• Other parents will accept that what you are doing is normal and will encourage you
• You understand rewards more and can perform more easily for such incentives.

Disadvantages

• He has to unlearn the lessons of wearing a diaper for his bodily functions, which he has been allowed to do for much longer.
• It is more expensive; It could cost you $ 1000 more for the diapers alone.
• You may be more reluctant to start as you are so used to performing in your diapers.
• It can turn into a battle from start to finish.

Once you make the decision to start potty training, stick to that date.