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How can I make a sensory friendly bathroom for my child? The image below shows ways which you can make your bathroom more sensory friendly for your child. Lighting Is the lighting too bright, dark or dull? Maybe you could add a night light or a dimmer. Temperature Is the temperature of the bathroom...

Balloon wipe This activity helps practising reaching, postural positioning and help to develop movement patterns. Attach 2 inflated balloons together, tying them together. Tape or tie onto back of a chair. Stick post it notes or stickers under and between the balloons allowing the child to stretch...

Some children have problems with how their bladder works. Their bladder may not empty properly and so clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) can help with this. Your doctor or nurse will explain why we have recommended this for your child. It may be because they: were born with a condition that...

Information about the products recommended by the Community Continence team. Prescription of continence products We will give you a few sample continence products depending on your child’s needs. This depends on an assessment of your child’s needs. Once we have all agreed on which...

This resource has information about how to do a bowel washout for your baby who has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. Why does my baby need bowel washouts? Your baby has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease and is unable to empty their bowel adequately without help....

How much water should my child drink? All children should aim to drink at least the following amounts of water or diluted squash, depending on their age: up to 6 years old should aim for 1 litre of water 7 to 11 year olds should aim for 1 and a half litres of water 12… Continue Reading...

If your child is due to attend hydrotherapy, swim sessions or swim lessons, the below websites may be helpful in finding suitable swim nappies or incontinence swimwear. Swimsuits with built in waterproof pants can keep any wee or poo in, while your child is in the water. They are not absorbent so...

Downloadable chart to measure the amount of wee your child’s bladder can hold.

Downloadable table diary to measure your child’s drinking and toileting over 3 days.

Your child may have been prescribed macrogol for their constipation. Macrogol laxatives may be sold under a few different brand names such as Movicol, CosmoCol or Laxido. How do I give my child macrogol? Sachets are packed in pairs. Tear down the perforation, and pour 1 sachet into a cup. Pour in...

What are anorectal malformations? Anorectal malformations are birth defects where the anus and rectum (bottom) do not develop properly. They occur in an around 1 in 4,000 newborn babies and can range from mild to complex. What type of anorectal malformation does my baby have? Perineal fistula or...

Generally children’s nappies and pull ups are available in weight measurements. For children and adult products the fit will be either by a waist or hip measurements. Some suppliers may send out samples first to try. It is worth shopping around as different suppliers seem to have different...

This resource includes some tips to help your child know when they need a wee, and also increase their bladder’s capacity so they can hold more wee. Drinks Give your child 6 to 8 drinks or 200mls each regularly throughout the day up until about 2 hours before they go to bed. Drinking helps...

Toilet training children can be difficult for everyone. Here are some tips to help you and your child get the hang of it. Timing Encourage your child to try and go to the toilet 20 to 30 minutes after every meal, and before they go to bed. Posture Make sure their feet firmly supported, with…...