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When's the best time to toilet train?
There is a very broad age spectrum of when children are out of nappies and these days it really doesn't matter if your child is not 'dry' before 3 years. It is up to you and your child to decide when to start toilet-training. However, the actual transition from nappies to pants can be traumatic for a child and it is important you do not become impatient with your child.
Many nurseries and playgroups insist your child is dry during the day before he is offered a place, although some daycare nurseries are more flexible.
It is now known that babies are unable to control their bowel and bladder before 18 to 24 months, and often it can be much later.