Poo & Wee

Wee worries in the daytime

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School toilet charter
Sample care plan
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

Top 5 ways to bust your bedwetting

Here are some ways you can bust your bedwetting and keep your bladder healthy.
Wee worries at bedtime

Lots of kids wet the bed when they're asleep and it's not their fault. Find out why bedwetting happens.
How can I make my bladder behave?

Find out how you can make your bladder behave and stop your wetting accidents.
How does my body make wee?

Find out how your body makes wee.
Tummy Troubles

Find out what happens when poo hangs around in your bowel for too long.
How does our food turn into poo?

Find out how our food gets turned into poo.

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 bedwetting animation 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.

Covid-19 emergency appeal for ERIC helpline

Donate to keep the ERIC Helpline running so that families get the help and support they need during this time of crisis. Read more

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