Toilet Training Methods Compared | Which Is Right for You?

Compare gradual, intensive 3-day and child-led toilet training methods. Australian guidance to help you choose the approach that fits your family and toddler.

There's no single 'right' method to toilet train a toddler — the best approach is the one you and your family can be consistent with, that fits your child's temperament and your routine. This guide compares the three most common approaches, along with the pros, cons, and who each one tends to suit best.

The gradual approach

The intensive (3-day) approach

The child-led approach

How to choose between them

What all successful approaches have in common

When to change tack

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