S5Ep9: Poo and the Loo - Potty training for preschool

About this episode

This episode discusses potty training for preschoolers with insights from registered nurse Ann Costigan.

All things poo and potty training for starting preschool! In this super interesting episode we delve into the world of poo and potty training with registered nurse Ann Costigan of 'Poo and the Loo' on Instagram. Ann shares a wealth of professional and practical knowledge about the right time to potty train, if we should use pull ups or not, her top tips for successful potty training and what to do if your child is constipated or having difficulty pooing. This podcast episode is sure to be of great interest to parents/caregivers and early childhood educators alike in anticipation of potty training children in advance of starting their preschool year in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Paula Walshe, Celine Govern

Guest: Ann Costigan

Topics covered

• potty training
• preschool
• parenting
• child development
• health

Keywords

• potty training
• preschool
• constipation
• pull ups
• parenting tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Poo and the Loo

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