Early years professionals

Training for early years settings

ERIC offers early interventions training for anyone working with pre-school-aged children to help support children with potty & toilet training. Read more

Potty Training Package including policy for Early Years settings

Everything for your nursery or early years setting to help implement toilet training best practice. Read more

Potty training resources, downloads and links

Download information guides, read blogs, listen to podcasts and buy potty training products to help support children and families during the toilet training process. Read more

Why are children being potty trained later?

Potty training crisis? We have identified the reasons why children are being potty trained and toilet trained later. Read more

More children toilet training later – how early years can help parents

ERIC is offering essential training for nursery staff and a potty training policy to help get children out of nappies and 'school ready'. Read more

Common toilet training issues facing Early Years Practitioners

One of ERIC's Helpline Advisors, Natalie, shares tips for nursery workers who are supporting children and families with potty training. Read more

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ERIC's online shop has re-opened

We are pleased to say that we have safely returned to the ERIC office to process and dispatch your orders. Social distancing is in place and hygiene guidance is being adhered to. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these challenging times.

Juliette Rayner's fundraising page for ERIC, The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity

I'm raising money to support the vital work that ERIC do. The money you donate will really make a difference to those families who will be battling stress, isolation and uncertainty over the coming weeks.

Covid-19 emergency appeal for ERIC helpline

Donate to keep the ERIC Helpline running so that families get the help and support they need during this time of crisis.

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ERIC's services during the Coronavirus crisis

Find out how you can access information and support for treating and managing children's bowel and bladder problems during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Resources and leaflets to help with potty training, daytime wetting, bedwetting and bowel problems.

Top 10 potty training tips

Top 10 potty training tips from the experts in toileting. Use these tips to successfully teach your child to use the potty.

How to treat constipation

Childhood constipation is treatable. The earlier it’s recognised, the easier it is to treat. Find out how laxatives, diet, toilet routine & anal irrigation help.

Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.

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.

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. Read our Parent's Guide to Disimpaction.