Let's Go Potty

Let's Go Potty is dedicated to supporting families and anyone working with young children with every stage of the potty training journey from nappies to pants.

Potty training tips

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Preparation

There are few things you can do with your child so you all feel ready for potty training
Pick a potty

Take your child shopping and let them choose their own potty
Be consistent

Children are reassured by hearing consistent messages and thrive on a routine.
Use easy clothing

Choosing easy to wear clothing will help to take away some of the stress of potty training.
Give lots of praise

Get your child motivated by planning a reward system to catch their interest.
Check for constipation

If your child is constipated they may struggle to potty train
Get into a routine

Children thrive on having a routine - potty training is no different!
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How praise and rewards can help motivate children to get clean and dry

Praise and rewards are a brilliant way to help your child make as smooth a transition as possible from nappies to pants.
Drink plenty

Make sure your child is having 6-8 water based drinks a day to help keep their bowel and bladder healthy.

Resources about children's bowel & bladder problems

Factsheets, charts & templates to help you manage potty training and bowel & bladder 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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

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

Discover how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Advice for children with constipation

How to spot the signs of constipation in children and how it should be treated and managed.
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.
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