Children’s continence products - A guide for parents and children (view report contents)
Alternatives to the toilet
Potty chairs and commodes can be used instead of the loo, in any suitable
place at home or away.
Portable urinals are useful if urine must be passed in a hurry, or when
travelling away from home. Some are small enough to be carried in a toilet
bag and can be used discreetly in the car. Boys may find a bottle with
a non-return valve reduces the risk of spills.
Tips
- Easy to remove clothes help when using a urinal.
- A sachet of gel powder (available by mail order)(link to Mail order section) in the potty or urinal absorbs fluid and reduces spills.
- Ask your nurse, occupational therapist or local Disabled Living Centre (link to DLCC in helpful organisations section) if you can borrow different types of urinal before deciding which suits best.
- Carrying a travelling bag with things like a changing mat, spare pads, a scented bag for used pads, moist wipes (alcohol-free), deodoriser spray and a carrier bag with spare clothes - also used later for soiled clothes or products.
Useful items for taking out when travelling
Report Contents
What’s this guide about?
What can the products do?
Where can you get help?
About the products
Products for the toilet
Alternatives to the toilet
Protecting the bed
Disposable and washable pads
Underwear for boys and girls
Specialist products
Smells and stains
How the bladder and bowel work
Useful information
