Hi, I’m Nurse Rebecca Mottram

I’m a children’s nurse and potty learning expert, offering gentle, child-centred and evidence-based guidance to make potty training playful, practical, and tailored to your unique child’s needs and temperament. I advocate for parents and caregivers of potty learning babies and toilet training toddlers by highlighting harmful misinformation in the mainstream. I’m a published author, podcaster and create content to make the science of potty training accessible.

Which of my resources do you need?

I have created many free resources for parents, carers and early years settings to support the journey to reaching toilet independence.
Potty Learning resources support starting gently from birth to 18 months, Potty Training resources prepare children to stop using nappies.
Potty Problem Solving is for those who have already started and may need a private consultation. You can also explore my free resources and FAQs.

Professional resources in line with new government guidance

After more than a decade of advocating for evidence-based, child-centred potty learning, I was delighted to see new government-backed guidance finally reflect this approach at a national level. The approach underpinning this guidance originates from the 3-step method I developed and shared with ERIC in 2021 as part of professional collaboration and evidence development. This important cultural shift towards earlier, skills-based potty learning, supports children’s long-term health, independence and environmental stability. I’m proud to have played a meaningful role in shaping the direction of travel for potty learning in the UK, and delighted to offer free resources for Early Years settings to support a smooth transition.

Vision Statement:

My vision is for every child to begin playful, practical potty learning alongside nappy use from early infancy, ensuring a smooth, skills-based transition to being nappy-free by age three. Potty learning will be tailored to each child’s unique developmental needs, supported by accessible, clinically-informed guidance. This approach benefits all children, including those with developmental differences or neurodivergence, and supports optimal bladder and bowel health. By empowering families with evidence-based advice, I aim to reduce the environmental impact of disposable nappies and see fewer children starting school with toileting difficulties.

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