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Re: Pant Wetting
anonymous
Question:
My 4 year old daughter has just started wetting her pants for no reason. Im at my wits end.
My Advice:
How old was she when toilet training occured?
For a 4yo
to regress somewhat there will usually be a simple explanation -
- You don't have a
new baby do you? If so, sometimes older ones will do this for attention as all of a sudden they aren't the baby anymore and that can be hard to let go of.
- Have there been any
changes at home like moving, upset in family, death of pet or loved one, change in sleep routine?
- Does she go to
kindy or pre-school? Perhaps something is bothering her - bossy child, change of teachers, friend stopped going, change of routine.
- Have your
started work either part or full time?
- If she is going to "big school" next year, perhaps she is a bit
apprehensive? Or if she has attended orientation, she may have come across a child she feels uncomfortable with?
- If you don't think that's the case, then she may have a
slight bladder infection. Or if she is complaining of a sore lower back at all then maybe
minor kidney infection.
There is usually nothing to worry about, but defining what the cause is and working with it is the best thing to do.
Whatever the cause is, just remember to stay calm and not make her feel like she's doing anything wrong, and she will probably pass through it fairly quickly.
Sharon
(October 2008) (
