Potty training a child Potty training a child Potty training your child can be one of the most frustrating, not to mention messy, jobs of parenthood.
Every child needs to be potty trained, though it can certainly turn into a war of wills at times.
Children can be ready for training any where between the ages of 1 and 3 years old and your child will usually show signs of readiness that you can take your cue from like, interest in using the potty, wearing underwear or wanting to be a big boy or girl like another child they know. If you think your child is ready there are a few things that will make this journey a little easier. Pull-Ups have their uses, but don t use them for training in the daytime. Pull-Ups are no different than diapers in that, the child will not be uncomfortable if he has an accident. Pull-Ups are great for overnight when your child is probably still too young to wake up and go to the bathroom.