Video Series: Top 5 Tips for Tamariki and Teens

Continence Nurses Lisa Smith and Louise Mills share their Top 5 tips for tamariki and teens in this video series originally released for World Continence Week 2022.

Tip #1: Meet Mr Poo! (And know whether he is happy!)

This is a great video to watch alongside children. Children's Continence Nurse Lisa Smith introduces "Mr Poo" and offers simple information about the food-to-poop tube and how to spot a healthy and happy poo.

Tip #2: Relax and take your time on the toilet

Children's Continence Nurse Lisa Smith uses her bag of tricks to give a fun demonstration of many ways to help busy youngsters slow down and take their time on the toilet.

Tip #3: Children should wee 4-7 times a day

Continence Nurse Louise Mills shares information about healthy bladders for children and how to keep a bladder diary if you are concerned.

Tip #4: Start toilet training when your child is ready - and be prepared

Children's Continence Nurse Lisa Smith offers advice on toilet training, including how to ensure they are ready and how you can be best prepared.

Tip #5: The one-hour rule to help with bedwetting

Children's Continence Nurse Lisa Smith discusses the one-hour rule that helps with bedwetting - it may not initially be popular with children and teens - but it works!