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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and blogs from ERIC and read the moving stories of those who have experienced a childhood bowel or bladder condition.

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How to Potty Train Live

ERIC are delighted to be supporting a free programme supporting parents and carers with potty training this summer.
ERIC calls for abstracts for Paediatric Continence Care Conference

Any health care professional from paediatricians to playworkers who have recently completed research or projects relating to paediatric continence issues are welcome to apply.
Changing times, changing places

Louise Marsland, Paediatric Nurse Specialist, shares her experience of developing an integrated bladder and bowel service for children and young people.
Darren Whitehouse

Guides to children’s bowel & bladder problems

Download our free leaflets, guides, factsheets and charts to help with potty training, day/night time wetting 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 and bladder helpline

Open: Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm, Tel: 0845 370 8008* / [email protected]. We provide support and information to help with children’s bowel and bladder problems.
Children's Continence Pathway

Generic Children’s Continence Pathway outlining what help is or should be available for children and teenagers with bowel & bladder conditions.
How to stop or manage bedwetting

Helpful information and signposting to tackle childhood bedwetting. Kids who wet the bed should be assessed by a GP or nurse and can be seen from age five.
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 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.
Top 5 ways to bust your bedwetting

Here are some ways you can bust your bedwetting and keep your bladder healthy.
Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.