Potty training In childcare settings

Potty training policy for nurseries

Download our potty training policy and resource package to use in your setting Read more

Training for nurseries

Award winning training for early years workers to help you confidently support families with this milestone Read more

Common potty training issues facing early years workers

We share tips for nursery workers who are supporting children and families with potty training Read more

Why are children potty training later?

Children are being potty trained later. We explain the reasons behind this. Read more

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Children who soil often think they are the only child in the world experiencing this problem. Told from the viewpoint of Sam, this short film gives a child's eye view of how to treat chronic constipation and soiling

Let's go Potty

Supporting families and anyone working with young children with every stage of the potty training journey from nappies to pants

Preparation

There are few things you can do with your child so you all feel ready for potty training

Pick a potty

Take your child shopping and let them choose their own potty

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.

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