Potty training resources, downloads and links

ERIC guides:

Other ERIC resources and products:

A wide range of potty training products are available from ERIC's online shop
Potty Training Policy Package for early years settings available as a free download.

Videos and podcasts:

When is my child ready for potty training? Discover the signs to look out for to see if you child is ready to start potty training:

I am a Health Visitor Podcast - listen to ERIC helpline advisor, Alina, in conversation with the team at the excellent She shares lots of tips on toilet training, constipation and healthy bladders and bowels.

Latest

Nikki Cotterill - Associate Professor of Nursing in Continence Care
Episode 2 - Children that will only poo in a nappy

Understanding why children will only poo or wee in their nappy and tips for moving them beyond this tricky stage
Episode 1 - moving on from nighttime pull-ups and lifting

Tips on tackling bedwetting, how to transition children out of night-time pull-ups and working towards dry nights.
Pooper Highway Video

Watch our 2 minute animation to find out why some children get constipated and how it should be treated.

Let's go Potty

Supporting families and anyone working with young children with every stage of the potty training journey from nappies to pants
Training for early years settings

ERIC offers early interventions training for anyone working with pre-school-aged children to help support children with potty & toilet training. Look out for details of our online training package coming in October 2020!
Potty Training Package including policy for Early Years settings

Everything for your nursery or early years setting to help implement toilet training best practice.
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.
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.
Potty training: FAQs

Our helpline advisors deal with many enquiries about potty training. See their answers to some common questions.
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.
Potty training children with additional needs

Children with additional needs can often be potty trained too. We outline some things to consider before toilet training kids with extra 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 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.

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