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Myths & Facts

Myths and Facts
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Myths about Toilet Training

The Right Age:

Many parents hear strong opinions from well-meaning friends and family about when a child should start or finish training. But all kids are different. Just like learning to walk and talk, kids’ toilet train at all different ages. In fact, there is no right age-just a right time.

Discipline:

Spanking or scolding starts a power struggle that can lead to toilet training problems. By staying positive, you’ll make the process smoother, simpler and more rewarding.

Big Events:

Accidents can be triggered by life-changing events in a toddler’s life-the start of pre-school, the arrival of a new baby and moving to a new home, for example. These kinds of stress are temporary, so any ground that’s lost should be recovered. If not, talk with your paediatrician.

TIP: Pull-Ups training pants can help keep accidents from turning into setbacks. Through it all, be sure to stay calm, consistent and encouraging-even as big events approach and pass. 

Toilet Training Facts

Kids toilet train at different ages and move along at different rates.

  • Don’t be discouraged if your child takes a few detours along the way. It comes with the territory.
  • Physical and mental development as well as psychological temperament varies from child to child and all play a role in toilet training success.

A few facts you might want to keep in mind along the way:

Girls Go First: Girls usually complete training at a younger age than boys. That’s because they generally start earlier than boys. The actual time spent training doesn’t usually vary between boys and girls.

Light At The End Of the Tunnel: 80% of boys and girls are completely trained by age 3 and a half years old.

Are We There Yet? Toilet training takes an average of eight months. But it’s important to remember that every child is different. One child can take one month, another might take up to a year.