Good bladder health for children

Good bladder health starts at birth and lasts a lifetime

It’s important to teach children good bladder habits, from the time of potty training onward, that they can maintain lifelong. Here are some of our top tips for potty training:

🥛Encourage children to drink enough fluids

🧻Teach good hygiene habits – girls should wipe front to back

⏱️Let them take their time on the loo to make sure they empty their bladder fully – try reading books and singing songs to keep them interested

🔁When they’re finished say: “1, 2, 3…now let’s try another wee!”  It’s important to wait a few seconds after finishing their wee then encourage them to have another try. This helps to make sure they fully empty their bladder

For more information, see the NHS website.