The folllowing article courtesy of WebMD provides some useful pointers on potty training your child when starting out...
Toilet Training - Topic Overview
When should I start toilet training my child? Your child must be both physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, although every child is different. Toilet training usually becomes a long and frustrating process if you try to start it before your child is ready.
Toilet Training-Topic Overview
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