In this first episode of the Go Potty™ Podcast, I am going to explain what potty training actually is (a series of 40 skills that your child needs to master before they can be considered potty trained) and introduce the two core skills that your child will need to let go of nappies. You'll also learn that readiness is a myth and that you can begin teaching potty skills from birth!

In this episode I mention a Potty Skills Grid which will help you to identify what your child is currently developmentally capable of. Access it for free here: https://rebeccamottram.com/2024/10/27/the-40-skills-of-potty-training/

At the time of recording this episode, we recommended that you purchase Rebecca’s podcast companion guide for more comprehensive support. This will be available until January 2026, at which point Rebecca's second book Positively Potty will replace it as the best available potty training resource.
Buy the podcast companion guide: https://littlebunnybear.etsy.com/uk/listing/1729632960/potty-training-guide
Buy Positively Potty: https://rebeccamottram.com/books/

About the host:

Rebecca Mottram is an NHS children’s nurse, Doctoral Research Fellow and independent researcher with a special interest in potty training. Rebecca is the author of The Baby Pottying Guide, Positively Potty and is the founder of the Little Bunny Bear shop on Etsy. Rebecca was the potty training advisor to ERIC (the children’s bladder and bowel charity) between 2019-2024 and Rebecca became the potty training advisor for Pura in 2025. Rebecca has also been featured on Channel 5, the BBC, Women's Hour and My First 5 Years as a potty learning expert.

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