I'm so grateful for all the love for the Go Potty Podcast. I wanted to find a way to share my evidence-based guidance in a bitesize format that is accessible to everyone, so that's what I did! www.rebeccamottram.com/podcast/

My new book Positively Potty! The Playful, Proactive Toilet Training Solution is out now. www.rebeccamottram.com/books/

Every time the media pick up a new report, study or statistics that are released about toileting, I grit my teeth and wait for the parent shaming to happen. And it always does. #SchoolReadiness

New listen + new book alert! 🚨 Episode 190 of the Early Excellence podcast dives into playful potty learning with Nurse Rebecca Mottram, and her brilliant new book Positively Potty too! 🎧📚 bit.ly/4iBJjb2 @earlyexcellence.bsky.social @rebeccamottram.bsky.social

It's book launch day! Today my second book, Positively Potty! The Playful, Proactive Toilet Training Solution is available to buy. Thank you to my wonderful publishers @bloomsburyed.bsky.social and to everyone who pre-ordered it. I am filled with pride and can't wait for you to read it!

Babies begin learning about toileting from birth. A gentle, gradual process of mastering over 40 skills with independence achieved typically between 12-18 months. But then we invented disposable nappies which disrupted this natural learning process...

As a potty learning expert, I advocate for parents to be aware of the impact that disposable nappy use has on their child's physical and social development and their bladder and bowel health. If parents knew the true impact, baby pottying would once again be the norm in our culture.

Childcare providers, early years educators, and healthcare workers - I'm on the @earlyexcellence.bsky.social podcast discussing the history of disposable nappies and how they impact children's bladder and bowel health, physical and social development etc open.spotify.com/episode/5uPa...

My new book Positively Potty! The Playful, Proactive Toilet Training Solution comes out on January 15th 2026 but is now available to pre-order from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social You can use code POTTY35 to get a 35% discount at checkout. #Author #Preorder #BookLaunch #PottyTraining

You guys! My advance copy of my new book, Positively Potty has arrived! After all the hard work that I and my publishers @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social put in, it was so exciting to open my #authorcopy. Have you pre-ordered #PositivelyPotty yet? It's at rebeccamottram.com/books

It's National Play Week so there has never been a better time to talk about the powerful role that play should have in potty training. Read my blog - and don't forget to download my free guide to playful potty training. #nationalplayweek rebeccamottram.com/2024/07/08/t...

For my followers who work with or teach young children, my publishers @bloomsburyed.bsky.social are having their Summer sale at the moment. You can save a whopping 30% on titles up until Friday 11th July 2025. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...

Congratulations to @beckysauerbrunn.bsky.social! Many kids become distressed at the idea of "losing" their poop. A great way to prevent this is to introduce the potty from birth so it's always a familiar and accepted part of life and the transition to potty training/letting go of nappies is gentler.

How to change a nappy and when to introduce the potty to your baby from NHS Children's Nurse Rebecca Mottram. youtu.be/8mQDChksskQ

Many parents are advised to wait until their child shows an interest in the potty because it’ll be easier. In my latest blog, I explain why this approach is failing our society and what parents can do instead to make potty training a smooth, successful process. rebeccamottram.com/2025/05/07/w...

When you are as passionate as I am about ensuring that all parents have access to evidence-based guidance that actually works, you tend to do a lot of work for free. Getting recognition for this work makes such a difference and I really appreciate this review! www.rebeccamottram.com/books/

For over 12 years, I have been raising awareness of the dangers of disposable nappies - both for children's development and for the environment so I am delighted to support #BigToiletProject. Please contribute! www.bigtoiletproject.org

Thank you to Natasha Hinde for this MSN UK article on preventing and identifying constipation in babies. www.msn.com/en-us/health...

The vast majority of potty training approaches are not child centred. Because parents have been led to believe that they must wait until their child is "ready" before teaching potty skills (a tactic which sells nappies) they delay their child's natural development www.rebeccamottram.com/podcast/

Humans are not designed to wee and poo lying down. The ideal position is squatting which allows the bladder and bowel to fully empty. Helping your baby get into the right position aids healthy bladder and bowel development and prevents common potty training problems developing later.

Why won't your child cooperate with #pottytraining? You won't believe the difference it makes to just tweak the way you speak. Using playful, positive language and giving information empowers your child to problem solve and cooperate without resistance or consent issues. (Full video on #Instagram)

I'm in the @huffpost.com this week talking about the vital importance of introducing the potty in infancy. Thank you to Natasha Hinde, Parents editor for her evidence-based reporting. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/should...

#Toddler parents, listen to the Go Potty #Podcast: a playful, child-centred approach to potty training. Each episode explores a key aspect of potty training, with practical tips and expert advice to tailor the process to your child's individual temperament open.spotify.com/show/4Zfqssu...

#pregnant people and #parents of newborns, please read The Baby Pottying Guide, my evidence-based #book on introducing the potty to your child to support healthy bladder and bowel development www.rebeccamottram.com/books/

Hi, I'm Rebecca Mottram and I'm a children's #nurse. I am an expert in Potty Learning, author, podaster and an advocate for the vital importance of introducing the potty in infancy. Doing so is best for children's bladder and bowel health and is aligned with their natural development arc.