Parents and carers

ERIC offers a range of support and information for parents and carers.

Online information and resources

Each section has Frequently Asked Questions on the most common queries parents ask our Helpline advisors.

There’s also information on what help at school should be available to support children with bowel and bladder conditions.

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ERIC shop

Our online shop stocks a range of continence products to help your child overcome or manage their bowel or bladder problem. Our in-depth knowledge will help you find the perfect product for your child.

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ERIC Helpline support

Our advisors are here to support young people with a bladder or bowel problem and their families.

Contact our Helpline

Parent and carer workshops

Get expert advice how to deal with potty training and childhood bowel and bladder problems.

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HealthUnlocked community

Forums are a great way to share your experiences with others facing similar issues. Our forum for parents and carers is hosted on HealthUnlocked, the social network for health.

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Your chance to change and improve continence services

An invitation for anybody caring for a young person experiencing a wee or poo difficulty to share their experience and opinions. Help drive change!
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Supporting Children's Toilet Training - Feb 2022

Award winning training for early years practitioners, teaching assistants and family support workers. Now booking for 2nd February.

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.