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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.

Let's go Potty

Let's go Potty

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

Published: 7th August, 2020

Updated: 9th August, 2020

Author: Aidan Bentley

When to start potty training

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

Published: 7th November, 2019

Author: Kerry Vevers

Potty training resources, downloads and links

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

Published: 6th November, 2019

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Alina Lynden

Potty training: FAQs

Potty training: FAQs

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

Published: 5th February, 2016

Updated: 20th June, 2019

Author: Kerry Vevers

Top 10 potty training tips

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

Published: 3rd February, 2016

Updated: 30th July, 2019

Author: Kerry Vevers

Potty training children with additional needs

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

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Updated: 19th August, 2020

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    Paediatric Urodynamics Online Course

    A paediatric urodynamics online course on understanding childhood bladder dysfunction delivered by the team at the Evelina in London on May 13 and 14 2021.

  • Parent and Carer Workshop - Saturdays 12th and 19th June

    Parent and Carer Workshop - Saturdays 12th and 19th June

    Workshop and networking event for parents and carers of children experiencing bladder and bowel problems ranging from toilet training difficulties to persistent wetting and soiling. This free one day workshop will be delivered over two Saturday mornings. The workshop aims to inform and educate parents and carers and signpost to additional help, support and resources available from ERIC. Please note that this course is aimed at parents and carers rather than professionals.

  • Nocturnal Enuresis - 15/07/21

    Nocturnal Enuresis - 15/07/21

    This half day session on Nocturnal Enuresis uses the three systems approach to explore the reasons why children wet at night, with a focus on a child-orientated, evidence-based approach to treatment. The tools on the ERIC website will structure our journey through assessment and diagnosis to identifying and implementing optimal treatment.

  • Toilet Training including Children with Add Needs - 13/07/21

    Toilet Training including Children with Add Needs - 13/07/21

    This half day session on Children with Additional Needs looks at the normal acquisition of bowel and bladder control, and the obstacles that may arise. Using the tools available on the ERIC website, we will explore the importance of assessment of bladder and bowel health and of readiness for toilet training, and how to apply what we learn to design individual toileting programmes.

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  • Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Helpline support

    Helpline support

    Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949

  • Treating bedwetting

    Treating bedwetting

    Watch our bedwetting animation and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.

  • Causes of daytime wetting

    Causes of daytime wetting

    Daytime wetting has several potential causes. It’s important to know the reason why wee accidents are happening in order to properly treat the child.

  • Children's Continence Pathway

    Children's Continence Pathway

    Discover what help is available for children and teens with bowel and bladder conditions.

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