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Nurseries - please take our potty training survey!

Nurseries, can you help us? We would appreciate your feedback so that we can offer the potty training support and resources that would be most useful to you.
Rebecca Mottram - Children's Nurse and Potty Training Consultant
Contacting our helpline

For information, confidential advice and support, call our advisors Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm on freephone 0808 1699 949.
Facebook Live - how can I get my child to drink more?

Join us on 27th July on Facebook Live to get tips from our expert advisors to keep your child hydrated.

Resources about children's bowel & bladder problems

Factsheets, charts & templates to help you manage potty training and bowel & bladder problems.
A Parent's Guide to Disimpaction

If your child has been constipated for more than a few days your doctor or nurse may recommend a disimpaction regime. This means giving laxatives in sufficiently large quantities to ‘clear out’ all the accumulated poo.
Bowel problems: FAQs

How often should children poo? Why is my child soiling? Get answers to commonly asked questions about children's poo problems.
Children who will only poo in a nappy and other toilet avoiders

Insisting on wearing a nappy to poo is normal for kids who are potty training, but some would happily poo in a nappy for years. Break the habit with these tips.
Potty training tips

Make sure your child is having plenty to drink throughout the day and check out their poo. Constipation makes potty training really tricky!
How fast are your bowels? Take the sweetcorn test to find out!

A portion of sweetcorn and a clock is all you need to discover how long it takes for food to travel from your mouth to the toilet.
Advice for children with constipation

How to spot the signs of constipation in children and how it should be treated and managed.
Treating bedwetting

Discover how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Parents and carers
What causes bedwetting?

There are three main reasons why children and young people struggle with bedwetting. Find out more about the underlying causes.

ERIC Conference 2022 booking is open

Our conference for health and education professionals will take place on 10th October 2022 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Live streaming also available. Read more