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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.

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Discover why some children try to stop wee or poo from coming out when it should and the ways this can effect their body and behaviour. Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Alina Lynden

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: 1st November, 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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