Potty Training Basics

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Potty-training readiness occurs at a different age for every child. Find out if it's time to ease your child out of diapers and onto the potty!

If you're prepared with the right info, attitude, and gear, potty training will be a lot easier on everyone.

Fifty-five tricks, tactics, and true tales from the potty training trenches.

Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.

Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts," we separate myths from reality.

Potty training boys can be tough! To the rescue: Jen Singer, author of the Stop Second-Guessing Yourself guides to parenting and Pull-Ups Potty Training Expert.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

You've made the commitment to start potty training your child, but didn't realize how frustrating it could be. Take a deep breath, you're not alone. Real-life moms and medical experts share their knowledge for overcoming common obstacles.

Flush away the 5 biggest potty predicaments.

What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

Potty training can be tough. We've gathered the most common problems and their solutions to help take the stress out of this major milestone.

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.

These 5 sign language signs may help get your toddler out of diapers more quickly.

We asked you (our readers) to share the most common potty training problems and solutions you've encountered.

... of dry underpants 24-7. Here are some guidelines: A generation or two ago, most kids were potty trained... Academy of Pediatrics found that kids who start potty training at 18 months may not be fully trained (day... -- you might be better off trying to potty train in the summer when she's wearing fewer and lighter...

Your toddler is constantly developing and reacting to the world around him. With such quick development, every day is a new adventure. We outline some of the most exciting milestones so you know what to expect.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.

Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.

Sometimes kids (and their parents) need a dose of humor, instruction, and inspiration to move the potty training process along. Here are some books that may help smooth the way.

Find out when and how to introduce the potty.

Sometimes toddlers need a little motivation for taking the leap from diapers to the big-kid potty chair. We've gathered some creative ideas for fun and effective potty training.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.