Thinking about wee and poo now you're on your way to school!

Toilet training hints and tips for parents and carers whose children are starting school.

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Advice for children with constipation

How to spot the signs of constipation in children and how it should be treated and managed. This page can be downloaded and translated using Google Translate.
Own your very own Wee and Poo!

Designed exclusively for ERIC, our adorable Wee and Poo soft toys are now available to buy as a pair.
ERIC's Virtual Roadshow - November 2021

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. A series of short workshops taking place throughout the week commencing 15th November.
Healthy Bladders & Bowels - 13th and 21st October 2021

An introduction for health care professionals new to the speciality or those requiring a full update. From A&P, through assessment and diagnosis to management of children’s bowel and daytime bladder problems. The course includes an in-depth look at ERIC resources and an opportunity to apply your knowledge through case studies.

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

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

Own your very own Wee and Poo!

Designed exclusively for ERIC, our adorable Wee and Poo soft toys are now available to buy as a pair. Read more