to reach this position. Many children still wear night-time protection at the age of five. Boys generally take longer to reach night-time dryness than girls.For more information, see Successful Potty Training, published by teach yourself, £6.99

GET READYBuy a potty or training seat, 12 pairs of pants or knickers, some elasticated waist trousers, and pull-ups or disposable nappies  GET SETPut the potty or training seat in the bathroom, or downstairs toilet, and tell your child what it's for

Our expert seven-point training plan can help you achieve the positive result everyone wants - a happy child and a nappy-free house.Potty training your toddler won't all be plain sailing, but you can give yourself an easier ride by following our

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for a test. If it's clear, take a weekend to retrain her gently, with a sought-after treat if she stays dry all weekend.She thinks it's a toyQ I've just started potty training my little girl, Ella, who has just turned two. She seems to be willing

are faster than boys to potty train, but it's a generalisation. I've known boys who are dry at 18 months and girls who are still in nappies at 3. What's important is that you gauge when your child is ready and start then.‘Mums often start potty training