All aboard the Toilet Train: Get ready for school
Children starting at school is an exciting time, with lots of things to learn in their new environment. If they’re struggling with wee and poo issues or if they have a problem like constipation, it can be worrying, but help is at hand.
What is Toilet Train?
ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity aims to help get as many children trained and ready for school as possible by offering support via email, their website and their helpline. They want to help as many families as possible.
Parents and carers will be able to sign up via this page to receive a weekly email from ERIC packed with helpful advice and information. The journey lasts 6 weeks, after which you’ll be added to their mailing list and will continue to receive helpful advice from them going forward. Everyone receives the same information, but you’ll be signposted to their online helpline form if you need any personalised support.
There’s so much to think about when you first start school, but toileting doesn’t need to be one of them. Just remember the 5Ps:
- Prepare: think about what you might need to take with you, like spare pants, trousers and wipes just in case
- Practice: use loos away from home and try different types of flushes and hand dryers
- Pants: practice wearing your big kid pants and get used to pulling them up and down when you go to the loo
- Plan: try and get into a good toilet routine before you go to school
- Praise: give yourself a big clap whenever you try to use the loo by yourself. You deserve it!