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Win a Rug Doctor Rental to banish those baby blotches!

We all love our babies, but aren’t so keen on the nappy overflows and potty puddles they often leave around the house.  The stains and odours that get absorbed by the carpet from pee and poo accidents as well as food and drink spills, muddy footprints and baby sick, can often be a nightmare to…

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Children not potty trained when they start school

It’s the nappies, not the parents that are to blame, according to many healthcare professionals and the creators of award-winning product. New research* shows that there has been an increase in children having accidents (wetting or soiling themselves) during the school day, with 62% of primary school staff noticing an increase over the past five…

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Common potty and toilet training problems: Q&As

Potty training doesn’t always go smoothly. We take a look at some of the most common potty training problems and see how the experts advise you deal with them. One poo on the loo was too much Q: “My daughter is 2yrs and 3mths, and so far has managed one poo in the potty but…

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Potty training your baby

Mums feel pressured for little ones to hit milestones fast

MORE than half of new UK mums feel pressure to help their children achieve significant milestones early on in their lives – to prevent other mothers from ‘judging them’, a UK report* has revealed. The study found millions of mums push their kids to reach certain milestones as quickly as possible in a bid to…

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Win award-winning potty training product and £50 shopping vouchers

Dry Like Me are a new way to help with potty training and have just been awarded a ‘Mums Love’ Award here on babyworld.   In trials, they reduced accidents by up to 43% within one week and all of the babyworld reviewers gave them 5/5 in every category.  One mum said: “The pads are a…

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Dealing with soiling at school

The school nurse is available to offer support for a soiling problem that occurs at school. The school nurse will provide a care plan and can support a child to manage their soiling issue in school with confidence. ERIC’s booklet ‘Sam’s Story’ tells the story of Sam who soils at school. Written in cartoon format for children aged 7-10…

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Constipation in children

A child that poos less than three times a week may be constipated. Constipation can mean a painful and uncomfortable poo experience for a child and can cause them to be reluctant to poo in case it hurts again. Some children will try to hold on to their poo to avoid more pain; this creates a cycle of more…

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When to start potty training

Teaching your child to use the potty and the toilet needn’t be hard work. Choosing the right time to help your child learn is the key to success – try too soon, and you will be disappointed. When to start Being ‘trained’ is more than being reliably clean and dry most of the day. Before he can be…

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How different cultures potty train

Babyworld takes a look at how other cultures toilet train babies, plus we explore the weird and wonderful world of potties – there’s more to them than you might think! Let’s be honest. Of all the significant milestones in your child’s life, this is probably the one that from a personal point of view, you’re really, really looking forward…

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Solving common toilet training problems

A quick reference guide to solving potty and toilet training problems Problem Reason Why It Happens Solutions Your child shows readiness but won’t try She doesn’t understand The process is not interesting enough She is going through a negative phase. Re-evaluate your approach, and try something new. Have a few step-by-step lessons and make it…

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