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The Institute of Health Visiting now recommend introducing the potty before 18 months.

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The Forgotten Truth About Baby Pottying

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The Recent Changes in Potty Learning Guidance

New UK guidance, developed by The Institute of Health Visiting in collaboration with ERIC, The Children’s Bladder and Bowel Charity, represents a significant shift away from delay-based, child-led waiting, towards a skills-based, health-focused approach that supports earlier learning in a gentle, responsive way.

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