Factsheets & other free downloads

In addition to our guides to children's bowel and bladder problems, the following factsheets and other resources are available to download free of charge.

Toilet training

Children who will only poo in a nappy and other toilet avoiders

Constipation

Daytime bladders

Night time wetting (nocturnal enuresis / bedwetting)

Children with additional needs

Reward charts

Latest

Stool Withholding in Children – more than ‘just constipation’

A guest blog post from Melissa Yapp, a speech pathologist, examining why some children are afraid to poo.
Sam's Story

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

ERIC's 2020 Conference goes virtual!

Find out about ERIC's first ever virtual conference to be held on 6th October 2020 and see our new ticket option for a team of up to 4 delegates.
Early Bird Tickets for the ERIC 2020 Conference

Tickets priced at £105 are now available for the ERIC Paediatric Continence Care Conference
Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

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

Find out more about our high quality paediatric continence training courses, covering healthy and complex bladders and bowels, nocturnal enuresis and toilet training children with additional needs.
Bespoke training

We can deliver bespoke training on childhood continence to healthcare professionals or schools at your workplace, tailored to meet your specific requirements.

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.
Helpline support

Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949
Treating bedwetting

Watch our brand new animated film and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
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

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

Covid-19 emergency appeal for ERIC helpline

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