How Long Does Toilet Training Actually Take?

How Long Does Toilet Training Actually Take? Toilet training can be one of the most emotionally charged and time-intensive areas of support for families of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Parents are often desperate for quick solutions, while clinicians feel the pressure to deliver results, fast. But what do we really know about what […]

When is the best time to potty train?

What is the best time to potty train?

When is the best time to potty train? Is there an ideal age to begin potty training? Beginning toilet or potty training is a significant milestone but a common question parents ask is: When is the best time to potty train? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all; rather, it depends and is a consideration that involves understanding […]

What Undergarments Should My Child Wear for Toilet Training?

What Undergarments Should My Child Wear for Toilet Training?

What Undergarments Should My Child Wear for Toilet Training What your child wears during toilet training may be more important than you realise! There are different types of undergarments that you may choose to put your child in during toilet training. This may be bare training pants (like continence underpants), cotton underpants, disposable nappies, disposable […]

When is the best time to potty train?

What is the best time to potty train?

What is the best time to potty train? Beginning toilet or potty training is a significant milestone for both parent and toddler alike. One of the most common questions parents grapple with is: When is the best time to potty train? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all; rather, it’s a nuanced consideration that involves understanding your child’s […]

Supporting Bedwetting in Kids

Girl sitting on toilet

Supporting Bedwetting in Kids Understanding Bedwetting Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a condition where a child over the age of five wets the bed at night. It’s a common issue, affecting about 20% of five-year-olds and 10% of seven-year-olds. Boys are more likely to experience bedwetting than girls, and it often runs in […]

4 most common reasons toilet training programs fail

4 most common reasons toilet training programs fail

4 Most Common Reasons Toilet Training Programs Fail. Toilet training is a critical milestone in a child’s development, yet many parents find themselves frustrated by unsuccessful attempts. Despite numerous programs promising quick and effective results, many fail to deliver lasting success. This is often due to unrealistic expectations, lack of consistency, and insufficient understanding of […]

Common Reasons for Not Being Toilet Trained

Why Isn’t My Child Toilet Trained Yet? The Most Common Reasons for Not Being Toilet Trained Toilet training is a normal part of childhood development, but some children may experience difficulties and may not be fully toilet trained by a certain age. Daytime urinary continence (wee) and faecal continence (poo) is usually achieved by 4 […]

Understanding Toilet Training Typical Norms and Stages

Toilet Training: Understanding the Typical Norms and Stages Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Toilet training is an important milestone for all individuals, marking their transition from nappies to using the bathroom as independently as possible. While every child is unique and may progress at their own pace, there are some typical norms and stages to toilet training […]