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Advising parents on toilet training
1University of Calgary, Alberta.
American Family Physician
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Successful toilet training requires assessing child and parent readiness, patience, and support. Most children achieve full toilet training by age two and a half.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Development
- Parenting
Background:
- Toilet training can cause anxiety for both parents and children.
- A structured approach is essential for successful toilet training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the key components of a proper toilet training approach.
- To provide guidance for physicians on initiating discussions about toilet training.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on toilet training best practices.
- Clinical recommendations for pediatricians.
Main Results:
- Readiness assessment of child and parents is crucial.
- Parental patience and support significantly impact success rates.
- Most children are toilet trained by 30 months of age.
Conclusions:
- Physicians should discuss toilet training with parents of 12-18 month olds.
- Emphasizing realistic expectations and supportive strategies is key.
- Early pediatrician guidance can alleviate parental anxiety and promote successful toilet training.