When is toilet training typically expected to begin?

• A. Between 6-12 months
• B. Between 3-4 years
• C. Between 4-5 years
• D. Between 2-3 years

Answer: (D)

This question targets readiness for toilet training. Kids are usually developmentally ready to start between the second and third year of life. Around this time they often can stay dry for short periods, recognize the urge to go, communicate that need, and have the motor skills to pull their pants down and sit on a toilet. They also can follow simple instructions and begin to understand routines. Because of these developmental milestones, beginning toilet training in the 2–3 year range is typical and aligns with a child’s growing bladder/bowel awareness and self-help skills.

Starting earlier than age 2 is generally not realistic for most children, and waiting until 3–4 years tends to extend the training process beyond the common window. It’s also useful to remember that nighttime continence usually develops later, often around age 4–5.