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Ask Rebecca: My toddler will only poo in a nappy – what should I do?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: My toddler will only poo in a nappy – what should I do?Supporting a child who has experienced constipation looks like making space for a few extra steps in the potty training process says Rebecca Mottram.
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How to potty train
Read more: How to potty trainPotty Learning expert Nurse Rebecca Mottram developed her 3-Step Potty Training Method through over a decade of research, clinical practice, and direct work with families. It has now been widely adopted across the UK early years sector and is informing the renewed national guidance, training, and policy on toileting independence.
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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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Everything You Know About Potty Training Is Wrong
Read more: Everything You Know About Potty Training Is WrongThink potty training is just about waiting for the “right age”? Getting sticker charts or snack bribes? Waiting for your child to tell you they’re ready? Think again. Nurse Rebecca Mottram is here to set the record straight on the 5 most common potty training myths
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Waiting for interest before potty training?
Read more: Waiting for interest before potty training?You’re not alone. Many parents are advised to wait until their child shows an interest in the potty because it’ll be easier. Nurse Rebecca Mottram explains why this approach is failing our society and what you as a parent can do instead.
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The Evidence Behind the Go Potty 3-Step Method
Read more: The Evidence Behind the Go Potty 3-Step MethodMy Go Potty 3-step method offers a fresh, evidence-based approach to potty training, developed through an in-depth review of peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and child development theory. As a children’s research nurse and NIHR Doctoral Fellow, I used my knowledge to create this method to provide a developmentally sensitive, scientifically sound alternative to outdated, one-size-fits-all approaches.…
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Parental Preference at potty time
Read more: Parental Preference at potty timeMany co-parents aim for an equitable split of their parenting responsibilities but some children express a strong preference for one parent at potty time. Nurse Rebecca Mottram, host of the Go Potty Podcast, explains what parental preference is and how to resolve it in a child-centred way.
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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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Starting school with your child in nappies
Read more: Starting school with your child in nappiesThis week, a Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council school policy requiring parents to personally change children’s nappies at school hit the news cycles. As a potty training expert, and children’s nurse, Rebecca Mottram wants to make it clear that this is a backwards step and offer a more child-centred solution.