Tag Archives: toilet training

Ever asked your child how school was… and quietly wondered if they actually went to the toilet?

You’re not alone.

New insights show almost half of Australian kids aged 3–8 are holding on at school — not because they’re being difficult, but because their bodies don’t yet feel safe enough in a new environment.

If your child is avoiding the school toilet, this isn’t a behaviour problem… it’s a nervous system response.

The good news? There are gentle, practical ways to help them feel safe, relaxed, and confident again.

I’ve broken it all down in this parent-to-parent guide — grounded in research, real-life experience, and simple strategies you can start today.

💛 Read the full article

We don’t usually stop and think about what’s happening in the bathroom… but maybe we should 🚽

From urine colour 💧 to stool patterns 💩, everyday toilet habits can quietly give us little clues about hydration, gut health, diet, and how your child’s body is really going.

In this article, we look at the small daily signs most parents tend to overlook — and what they might actually be telling you about your child’s digestion, wellbeing, and overall health.

Backed by Australian paediatric guidance 🇦🇺, these simple patterns can offer early insights into what’s happening inside your child’s body.

It’s not something we grow up talking about — but sometimes the quietest signs are the most informative.

👉 Read the full article

🚼 Thinking about toilet training your little one? It can be tricky knowing when they’re really ready. From dry spells and potty interest to stubborn personalities and life changes, there’s a lot to consider. Avoid stress and setbacks by watching for the right signs before starting. Learn what to look out for to make toilet training a smoother, happier journey for both you and your child. 💛

If you are a new parent or caregiver, at some point in the near future you will be wondering about toilet training and thinking about when a good time is to start. This is a topic you will get plenty… Continue Reading >

Ken from iflydad.com is on a journey to be the best Dad he can be. He has shared his best Toilet Training Tips here. Toilet training is an exciting time but can be overwhelming. Here are my best tips to… Continue Reading >

When thinking about toilet training children it can elicit feelings of excitement about not needing to change nappies anymore. With that though, also comes some big feelings of nervousness about significant changes and a shift in Independence for some children…. Continue Reading >

babyU an Australian owned brand for mothers and babies launched in 2005.
Brand ethos is that mothers do not need to pay a premium to get quality and value for money. The range features toilet training solutions and skincare enriched with nourishing goat’s milk.

If you haven’t heard the saying “A puppy is for life, not for Christmas” you’ve maybe been hiding under a rock. However there are some benefits to bringing your puppy home over this period, the main one being – time…. Continue Reading >

Deciding when and how to move your toddler from their cot into a bed can be a confusing time. On one hand it is exciting to see them progress into a ‘big kid’s bed’ but on the other hand you… Continue Reading >

When you have multiples there is so much that you can do with both (or all three) of them at the same time or together, same outfits, starting daycare together, first hair cut and so much more. However, one thing… Continue Reading >