Welcome to your toilet training basecamp – a one stop shop for all your toilet and potty training information needs.
We understand that those early years of your parenting lives can be overwhelming and stressful, and sometimes just downright crazy!
And then – all of a sudden – your child is walking and talking and could be ready to start learning how to use the toilet. Yikes!
At the Mars Clinic, our continence physiotherapists have noticed that a lot of the information we give to parents and families, while treating continence problems, is information that could be highly useful for the everyday parent starting the toilet training or potty training journey with their toddler or child.
So, when parents tell us they feel stressed and anxious around this time, and they feel worried they might not be doing the right thing – we see this as a unique opportunity to provide expert support and guidance.
There can be a lot of conflicting information around, and it can be hard to work out exactly what is right for you and your child or what information you can trust.
It is okay to need a little bit of help. And that is where we come in.
Our aim is to provide you with relevant information that you can apply to your individual situation. We genuinely believe there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
We have lots of information to share with you, including:
If you need additional support, we can provide that too – through our Toilet Training Program or through a consultation with one of our experienced continence physiotherapists.
Continue scrolling to browse through our toilet training information!
How should I start?
What do I do on day 1? Should I use a reward program? How do I leave the house for the first time?
Gain valuable ideas with our “How To” guides.
Unsure of what equipment you need for toilet training?
Read on for insights into our must-have items as well as info on some popular toilet training “gadgets”.
Toilet training does not always go to plan. See examples of common challenges encountered by many families, and frequently asked questions during toilet training.
At the Mars Clinic, we help parents with professional advice, tailored to your child’s specific problem. We offer:
Hannah is one of our many kids that has been diagnosed with constipation from when she was a baby. Hannah is now 6 years old. It has always taken a lot of time and energy from her parents – remembering to give her the medication she needs, tracking when she goes to the toilet, making sure she’s not getting worse. The family’s morning routine is already hurried and this adds extra stress and tension on the whole family. Hannah doesn’t like taking the medication and the constant talk about poo, and at times she is resistant and doesn’t want do what her parents ask of her.
Before coming to Mars Clinic, Hannah’s parents were tired and exhausted by the multiple medical appointments with still no clear answer as to why Hannah was still having soiling accidents daily.
Understanding the problem and how it’s impacting your family
Tests and scans in our clinic
Home-based recordings
Diagnosis of the causes and contributing factors
Creating an Action Plan for treatment
Supporting you through your journey
Mars Clinic is recognised as the Australian leader in the treatment of incontinence for children and adolescents.
With our non-invasive, cutting-edge technologies, we are able to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment services at our in-person clinics. These include:
UQ Health Care – Annerley
Level 4, PACE Building (street level) 20
Cornwall Street
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
Mater Medical Centre
Suite 40, Level 7
293 Vulture Street
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
We are very proud of our large team of Mars Clinic professionals.