Although it is relatively difficult to put a specific date or age at this stage of life, it is recognized that little girls are cleaner faster than little boys.
What is the right moment?
Most children control their bladder and intestines relatively well between 24 and 48 months with a sometimes noticeable delay between the bladder and the intestines. The psychological maturation of the child is a key element in the training of cleanliness. His ability to verbalize, socialize, motor skills and relationship with his parents allow the pediatrician to assess the child's fitness.
The role of parents
Parents, of course, have a vital role in this new stage. They must be prepared to react to small accidents that are inevitable and necessary in the cleanliness phases. Even if the child seems clean for several days, he may fall back into a temporary cycle where the layers will re-appear. Encouragement and respect for the rhythm of the child must be in order to respect his personal process.
We start with the little pot
The potty training urinal is a better solution than the toilet for the first tests. Easier to access than the toilet, the little pot allows the toddler a certain autonomy. You can even set up a small routine start to facilitate this step. By sitting the child at fixed and regular hours, either in the morning after lunch or before naps and bedtime, you set a very interesting starting routine. In this way, he can learn to control his bladder and intestines in a few weeks.
We follow with a booster seat
If the child refuses the potty training urinal, the parent can put the child on the large toilet by installing a booster seat with a small bench to allow access to it with ease. Using simple words, the parent can watch for clues to believe that the child needs to urinate or defecate. Immediate results should not be expected since each step is acquired over time, but expect accidents. By ensuring the cooperation of all stakeholders (daycare, guard, father, mother and immediate family), the child's cleanliness training will only be reinforced.
If he has used the jar daily for more than 10 consecutive days, now is the time to buy him enough thick cotton panties that can contain small leaks.
We do not persist
If the child refuses to collaborate with the parent, let them do so and try the experiment again in 1 to 3 months. Any attempt contrary to his desire may jeopardize the relationship of trust between him and his parents and thus delay the learning of cleanliness.



