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Toilet training (Draft - Best start)

Toilet training (Draft - Best start)

Tips and advice for supporting children with potty training.

Using a potty is a new skill for your child to learn. It's best to take it slowly and go at your child's pace. Being patient with them will help them get it right, even if you sometimes feel frustrated.

Children are able to control their bladder and bowels when they're physically ready and when they want to be dry and clean. Every child is different, so it's best not to compare your child with others.

Starting Well family hubs offer free workshops which include potty training:

Find more information about toilet training below.

The ERIC 3-step Let's Go Potty Approach

The charity ERIC have created a 3-step Let's Go Potty approach to help families with potty training.

It works in 3 steps:

  • begins with preparation to use the potty
  • next is practicing potty skills
  • ends with stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence

Find out more:

ERIC Facebook page:

Potty training problems

It's really important to remember that accidents are to be expected and are a normal part of the learning process. If potty training is becoming a challenge, there are some pointers and advice available on the following websites:


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