Potty training success hinges on physical and emotional readiness. It is advisable that parents should not rush potty training too early, as this may cause stress for the child and ultimately prolong the toilet training process, as poorly managed toilet training may lead to behavioural disorders.

The child may dislike the potty and end up holding back the stool which may lead in chronic constipation. Using a potty is one of the basic skills every child needs to learn.

A child may be ready to begin toilet training from about 8 months and the training may go as long as 5 years. Toilet training helps children to gain control of their body functions.

The training helps the child to become independent later in life. However less or too much toilet training may lead to personality disorder referred to as obsessive personality disorder. This may lead to a child being too clean or too messy.

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