Potty training

Potty training information and tips from the experts to guide you through the process of getting your child out of nappies and into pants for good.

Every child is different; they learn to walk and talk at different times and they learn how to use the toilet at different times too. However, most children are ready to be potty trained between 18 months and 3 years.

Potty training: FAQs

Our helpline advisors deal with many enquiries about potty training. See their answers to some common questions.Read more

When to start potty training

To start potty training, your child needs to be physically ready and able to follow instructions. There are also things you can do to prepare them to learn.Read more

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.Read more

Potty training children with additional needs

Children with additional needs can often be potty trained too. We outline some things to consider before toilet training kids with extra needs.Read more

Parent and carer workshops

Our award-winning training enables parents and carers to help their child achieve independent toileting skills and maintain good bowel and bladder health for life.Read more

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Complex Bladders & Bowels - London

Includes an introduction to Clean Intermittent Catheterisation, management of indwelling catheters, Mitrofanoff care and bowel washouts via ACE and rectally. This course is aimed at health care professionals who have attended our Healthy Bladders & Bowels training or who have at least 6 month's experience in the field of paediatric continence.

Healthy Bladders & Bowels, including Constipation & Daytime Wetting - London

Course examining how children’s bladders and bowels work and what can go wrong. Learn how to manage constipation, daytime wetting and promote general continence.

ERIC Roadshow - Powys

ERIC’s second regional roadshow aims to offer training to healthcare professionals with all levels of expertise in paediatric continence. We are offering two streams of workshops - stream 1 offers fundamental knowledge whilst stream 2 may be suitable for the more experienced continence practitioner. The event also provides great networking opportunities with colleagues and companies working in the field of childhood continence.

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.

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Free resources to help with potty training, day/night time wetting 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.