Poo & Wee

Wee worries in the daytime

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Nocturnal Enuresis - Cambridge

Course, aimed at health and education professionals, introducing the 'Three Systems' model for understanding bedwetting, with a focus on a child-orientated, evidence-based approach to enuresis treatment.
How healthcare professionals can promote World Bedwetting Day

Get ideas and resources for raising awareness of bedwetting - a common childhood condition which can have a big impact on family life.
How early years practitioners can support children with toilet training

ERIC are extending their highly regarded training to nursery staff keen to better support children and families with potty training.
Smartphone app testers needed

ERIC are working with researchers on new technology to help young people manage their continence problems. Could you help?

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 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 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 freephone: 0808 169 9949
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.