Poo & Wee

Wee worries in the daytime

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Alix's story

Alix realised her son's soiling problems were happening for medical reasons rather than behavioural issues by using ERIC's website.
'Potty training - taking control' workshops

Book your place on one of ERIC's workshops in the South West and get all the information you need to successfully potty train your child.
Skydive for ERIC!

This summer, two members of our helpline team will hang up their headsets, put on a jumpsuit and throw themselves out of a plane to raise vital funds to support young people affected by bowel or bladder issues.
Stewart Cleeve - Consultant Paediatric Surgeon

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 & 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.
Top 5 ways to bust your bedwetting

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

Our helpline advisors deal with many enquiries about potty training. See their answers to some common questions.