Good times to try sitting on the potty include shortly after they wake up, after mealtimes, and any time it looks like your child needs to wee or poo. You can use nappies most of the time but then ...

However, most children are ready to be potty trained between 18 months and 3 years old.” 1. Start chatting about wee and poo early (even if you feel uncomfortable) It’s never too early to ...

However this should never be forced if a child does not like it. Show your child the potty or toilet and explain that poo and ...

“I would say overall the most important thing is how we pass wee or poo on the toilet, rather than how long it takes,” Bourne adds. “It is better to sit for a bit longer and give yourself ...

Avoiding doing a poo/withholding. Fear or refusal of the toilet or potty. Day or night time wetting. Urinary tract infections. Tiredness and lack of energy. Constipation is particularly common when ...