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.

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

ERIC offers early interventions training for anyone working with pre-school-aged children to help support the child with toilet training.
Factsheets & other free downloads

The following factsheets and other resources on children's bowel and bladder problems are available to download free of charge.
Bespoke training

Bespoke training on childhood continence for healthcare professionals or schools to meet your specific requirements.
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Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Free resources 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.
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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

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

Tel: 0845 370 8008*
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.
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's Continence Pathway

Discover what help is available for children and teens with bowel and bladder conditions.