Your child will not want to go to school in nappies any more than you would want him or her to. In the meantime, the best thing you can do is to encourage the behaviour you want. Many parents seem to think about starting potty training around 18 to 24 months, but there s no particular time when success is guaranteed. It s probably easier to start in the summer, when washing dries better and there are fewer clothes to take off. Try to work out when your child is ready.
Most children go through three stages in developing bladder control.
They become aware of having a wet or dirty nappy. They know when they need to pee, and may say so in advance. You ll probably find that potty training is fastest if your child is at the last stage before you start. If you start earlier, be prepared for a lot of accidents as your child learns. What to do Leave the potty around where your child can see it and get to know what it s for.