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When to Start Potty or Toilet Training

Last Updated: September 27, 2008 Related resource areas: Parenting

Parenting Tips for Your 11 Month Old Baby

Most child development experts suggest waiting until a child is between 2 and 3 years old before teaching him or her to use the toilet.

At least wait until your baby:

Has a bowel movement at about the same time every day
Can tell you in words that he has to go
Can undo clothing, including snaps and zippers
Can relax and let the urine or bowel movement out

Learn more about Your 11 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.

Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.