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Prompting to use the potty
Read more: Prompting to use the pottyWhen your child is first learning to listen to their body signals, working in partnership with you can help them to get their wees in the potty. Nurse Rebecca Mottram explains the difference between prompting and overprompting to help you to support your child to become toilet independent and self initiate using the potty,.
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The Nappy-Free Debate: An impossible ideal or a realistic goal?
Read more: The Nappy-Free Debate: An impossible ideal or a realistic goal?For most parents, nappies are both a convenience and a necessity, especially for those who are also working parents. However, we are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of disposable nappies. Many parents have turned to the idea of a nappy-free baby – but is this even possible or realistic? Is it madness?
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Ready to Ditch the Nappies? Use This Checklist First
Read more: Ready to Ditch the Nappies? Use This Checklist FirstBy Nurse Rebecca Mottram & Aki MacFarlane of EC UK Making the move away from nappies can feel daunting, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Whether your child has used the potty before or you’re starting from scratch, knowing what to look out for makes all the difference.
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How to change a nappy
Read more: How to change a nappyNurse Rebecca Mottram shares her top nappy changing tips for parents plus when they should start introducing the potty.
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Is your baby familiar with the potty yet?
Read more: Is your baby familiar with the potty yet?Many children struggle with the transition from nappies to Potty Training, but this can be prevented if you familiarise your child with the potty right from the start. Nurse Rebecca Mottram, author of The Baby Pottying Guide explains how to prevent potty problems.
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Child-Led vs. Child-Oriented Potty Learning
Read more: Child-Led vs. Child-Oriented Potty LearningWhat’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? As a modern parent, you may have heard the term “baby-led” in several contexts, from weaning to sleep training. In theory it promotes allowing children to be led by their natural instincts and at their own pace. When it comes to potty training — letting your child…
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Cloth Nappies Aren’t What You Think: Building Body Awareness for Potty Success
Read more: Cloth Nappies Aren’t What You Think: Building Body Awareness for Potty SuccessWhen it comes to potty training, children need to develop body awareness – that is, that they feel and understand the signals their body is giving them about when its time to wee and poo. This also includes recognising the sensation of wetness after a wee, and this can be challenging with modern nappies. What…
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10 reasons to try Baby Pottying
Read more: 10 reasons to try Baby PottyingBaby pottying is the most gentle, gradual and effective way for children to learn about their bodily functions and prepare for becoming toilet independent. Rebecca Mottram shares 10 benefits of helping your baby to use a potty.
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The life-changing magic of Baby Pottying
Read more: The life-changing magic of Baby PottyingWhen I was pregnant with my first child in 2012, a casual remark changed my life: I heard that babies in China don’t wear nappies. It got me thinking… what did they do? How can you have a baby without a nappy? My curiosity literally changed my life from that point on. Since discovering Baby…
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The power of play in potty training
Read more: The power of play in potty trainingPlay isn’t just about fun—it’s a powerful learning tool says potty learning expert Rebecca Mottram. Learn how how you can incorporate play into your potty learning practices with our free guide.