What is the best age to start potty training? Some people would say infancy. Infant potty training or “elimination communication,” while certainly more prevalent in non-western cultures, does have a definite following in the United States.

I have a little potty chair for my 2-year-old to use at home. I have heard some people say they would never get a potty chair. They think it's an unnecessary extra step, and it's kinda gross to have to empty out the pot. Okay, I can see that.

Isn't it funny how the smaller the child is, the bigger their toys and accessories are (think exersaucer vs ipod)? With an infant, you get to carry around a “portable” car seat plus diaper bag containing everything (pacifiers, diapers, change of clothes, toys, snacks, etc). Gradually, little by little, you get to downsize and simplify.

The past week has been a busy and exciting one at our house... my daughter lost a front tooth, my big kids started their summer swim lessons, my 5-year-old son learned to ride without training wheels, and I potty trained my 2-year-old in 3 days!

I found the “3 Day Potty Training” method by Lora Jensen (www.3daypottytraining.com) online a few years ago when I was trying to potty train my older son. He was nearly 3 years old at the time, and was potty trained by the second day.

I have a PR friend that I help out from time to time with information and research. A magazine she represents, Parents and Kids Magazine, is going to do a feature on 'potty training multiples,' they are seeking expert advice/tips from authors, pediatricians, educators and parents on
successful toileting techniques. Potty training twins, triplets, quads,
etc. is much more complicated than a singleton, so looking for sage counsel
for parents of multiples. If your interested shoot her an email