Bladder problems

Daytime wetting and bedwetting are very common in children. Wee accidents can affect a child’s self-esteem and have a big impact on family life. Read our expert information to help get your child dry.

What causes bedwetting?

There are three main reasons why children and young people struggle with bedwetting. Find out more about the underlying causes. Read more

Treating bedwetting

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

Bedwetting: FAQs

Get answers to commonly asked questions including: when to be concerned about bedwetting, how you can stop bedwetting, what does bedwetting mean psychologically? Read more

Daytime wetting: FAQs

Answers to common questions about daytime wetting in children covering drinks, frequency, how boys should wee, special toilet seats, holding on and nappies. Read more

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. Read more

How to stop or manage daytime wetting

For your child to stop having wetting accidents they need to drink plenty, exercise the bladder and relax. They might need medication and other treatment too. Read more

Daytime wetting resources

Download information guides, videos and podcasts on the subject of daytime wetting and how to help your child. Read more

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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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

How often should children poo? Why is my child soiling? Get answers to commonly asked questions about children's poo problems.
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.
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.
Treating bedwetting

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

Call ERIC's helpline on freephone: 0808 169 9949
How fast are your bowels? Take the sweetcorn test to find out!

A portion of sweetcorn and a clock is all you need to discover how long it takes for food to travel from your mouth to the toilet.
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.
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.