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See moreTransform your child's potty training journey with this innovative, evidence-based guide from leading expert Rebecca Mottram. Using the innovative Little Steps method, this approach aligns with your child's natural development and unique temperament, ensuring a positive and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
Transform your child's potty training journey with this innovative, evidence-based guide from leading expert Rebecca Mottram. Using the innovative Little Steps method, this approach aligns with your child's natural development and unique temperament, ensuring a positive and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
Start early, finish confidently: why a gentle approach to potty learning from as early as 6 months can help to support healthy bladder and bowel habits in young ones.
Step 1 – Preparation: Build body awareness and core skills through playful routines, short nappy-free times, and introducing the potty in a positive way.
Step 2 – Practice: Use engaging games, stories and characters to make potty learning fun and help your child connect body signals to action.
Step 3 – Stopping nappies: Follow the gentle, evidence-based Little Steps method for a smooth transition—even if your child is anxious or has had false starts.
Tailor your approach: With a unique temperament tool and a distinct strategy for supporting neurodivergent children, this book ensures that potty training works for every child’s personality, offering adaptable and flexible methods that even the busiest caregiver can apply.
Troubleshooting made easy: Practical solutions for common challenges like accidents, resistance, constipation, and night time dryness.
Busy family friendly: Tips for working parents, co-parenting and childcare settings, plus guidance for naps, outings, and night-time success.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781801997782
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Education
Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Rebecca Mottram is a children's nurse and a leading academic authority on potty training. Her innovative methods have significantly influenced NHS guidelines, advocating for an earlier approach to potty training. Her expertise has been featured on BBC Woman's Hour, Channel 5, BBC Radio 5 Live, and The Today Show.
With more than ten years in clinical practice and countless success stories, Rebecca has transformed the way we tackle potty training. For more tips and insights, follow her @rebecca.mottram
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