Both my neices were potty trained at a young age (Anna at 19 months and Schae at 20 months) and both their mums just put the potty out where they were able to sit on it. Granted both understood what was going on as they would say wees or poos when they needed to go. They left the potty in the lounge or wherever they spent most of their time and then they just jumped on when they needed to go. Sometimes they would just use it as a chair! They also say let them watch you in the toilet if you don't mind a wondering eye! (and sometime hands!). I'm hoping to start toilet training mackenzie in the new year when it is warmer and the silly season has passed so we will be home with no interuptions! Good luck.