Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Expertly written guides to help with children's bowel and bladder problems. Our resources are based on the latest clinical research and recommendations.

All our guides are available as free downloads.

Potty training leaflet thumbnail ERIC's Guide to Potty Training

ERIC's Guide to Children's Bowel Problems

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ERIC's Guide to Children's Daytime Bladder Problems

ERICs Guide to Night Time Wetting ERIC's Guide to Night Time Wetting

Bedwetting Alarms - Your Questions Answered

ERICs Guide for Children with Additional Needs ERIC's Guide for Children with Additional Needs

Thinking about wee and poo now you've reached the age of 2

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Thinking about wee and poo now you're on your way to school!

Guide for children living with complex bladder and bowel problems

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Potty training: Communication is the key to success

Your words build their world. An ERIC potty training expert was invited by BBC Tiny Happy People to share practical tips and advice on introducing your child to toilet training.
Natalie Lansdown
About our early years training

Training for anyone working with pre-school aged children to help support children with potty & toilet training.
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Volunteers are vital to ERIC - we couldn’t do what we do without you. Find out more about what it means to volunteer with us and the roles that are available.

Managing continence issues at nursery, school and college

Best practice guidance regarding all aspects of bladder and bowel problems and toileting within education settings.
Potty Training Package for Early Years settings

Everything for your nursery or early years setting to help implement toilet training best practice.
Short film about continence issues in secondary school

Discover how common continence problems are amongst teenagers and how to make sure young people are well are supported at school.
Continence problems are having a devastating impact on school attendance

ERIC survey reveals the shocking number of days children are having to miss school with parents and carers forced to take unpaid leave, work part time and even give up work all together.
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.
How one school promotes poo

A teacher at a primary special school shares how they've developed a brilliant system of supporting children and their families to better understand bowels and bladders and be on their way to continence.
Why are children being potty trained later?

Potty training crisis? We have identified the reasons why children are being potty trained and toilet trained later.
More children toilet training later – how early years can help parents

ERIC is offering essential training for nursery staff and a potty training policy to help get children out of nappies and 'school ready'.
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.
Paediatric continence training

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

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 bedwetting animation 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.