Continence Information for Children

Did you know one in 12 tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) will have a bowel and bladder problem? The good news is there is plenty of support for you right here.

From toilet training to the often-tricky teenage years, you can find a wealth of information, tips and resources in this section.

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Bladder and Bowel Health

There are lots of things to be mindful of to enhance bladder and bowel health.

We have a range of resources including a Bristol Stool Chart and Urine Chart so that you can be aware of what can help, including information about what is "normal" or "healthy". You can find all of these resources here on our Bladder and Bowel Health page.

Guide

Tamariki and Teens

Includes our Busting the Myths series! Also inside: resources, videos, tips and activity sheets to help support a range of ages and needs.

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Care Pathways

Our continence care pathway documents guide you to recognise symptoms, learn self-management techniques, find out treatment options, and where to go for professional support in New Zealand. We have care pathways for women, men, children, older people, and disabled people.

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Video Series

Top Five 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.

Video Series

Busting the Myths

Continence Nurse Lisa Smith busts five common myths about children's continence in this video series originally released for World Continence Week 2022.

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