At what age can children typically begin toilet training?

Children typically begin toilet training around the age of 2 years. At this age, most children have developed the necessary physical and cognitive skills required for toilet training. This includes the ability to recognize the sensation of needing to use the bathroom, an understanding of the process involved, and often the physical capability to control their bowel and bladder movements. Furthermore, many children at this age show interest in using the toilet and demonstrate some readiness signs, such as staying dry for longer periods, showing discomfort with dirty diapers, and expressing a desire to use the toilet like adults.

While some children may start showing readiness as early as 18 months, 2 years is more commonly when the majority of children begin this process. It’s important to note that readiness can vary widely among individual children, and some may not fully master toilet training until closer to 3 years or even a bit later, but the key milestone often occurs around the age of 2.