When should girls start potty training?
On One Hand: Going by AgeYou can start potty training a girl based on age. Luckily, girls potty train quicker than boys, so you can start a little earlier. Some girls can begin potty training as early as 18 months. According to the National Network for Child Care, most girls begin potty training by age two, and are fully trained by age two and a half.On the Other: Physical and Mental ReadinessWhile the average girl begins potty training around two years old, every child is different. You can also start potty training based on physical and mental readiness. Physically speaking, the girl should have regular bowl movements and dry periods of at least three hours to exhibit bladder muscle control. She should show that she is uncomfortable in a wet diaper, and be able to sit still for 1 to 3 minutes.Bottom LineMost girls start potty training around two years old, and are finished by two and a half years. However, every individual child is different, and you should really be looking for phys