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  2. Bladder problems

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?

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

Published: 20th June, 2019

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Kerry Vevers

Treating bedwetting

Treating bedwetting

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

Published: 19th June, 2019

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Kerry Vevers

Bedwetting: FAQs

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

Published: 6th June, 2019

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Kerry Vevers

Daytime wetting: FAQs

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

Published: 26th April, 2016

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Kerry Vevers

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. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2016

Updated: 29th October, 2017

Author: Kerry Vevers

How to stop or manage daytime wetting

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

Published: 24th April, 2016

Updated: 4th July, 2017

Author: Kerry Vevers

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  • Paediatric Urodynamics Online Course

    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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