Toilet training
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Toilet training (or potty training) is the process of training a young child to use the toilet, weaning him or her off of reliance on diapers. Potty training is usually done between the ages of 2 and 4.
Most people advise that toilet training is a mutual task, requiring cooperation, agreement and understanding between child and the caregiver, and the best potty training techniques emphasize consistency and positive reinforcement over punishment. The best potty training techniques make the process enjoyable for the child. Some suggest begin when the child is at least 18 months old. For boys, it is better to wait even longer since they usually lack the necessary language and fine motor skills.