I am beyond the end of my tether with this problem, and it is making me even more cross now my dd2 (2 years old) is constantly totally dry and clean. My dd1 has always got damp pants which by the end of the day are yellow with wee (sorry, tmi). I have tried everything for years to try to get her to stay dry and so far teachers, doctors etc have said that it's just because she's so 'busy' and involved in what she is doing that it is not a priority for her to get to the toilet in time. On and off we also have not getting to the toilet in time when she needs a poo and the obvious consequences and this has started again. But at what age, does this problem of 'can't be bothered to keep oneself clean' stop?
I have looked back at old threads and constipation is often cited as the cause but I know that she is definitely not constipated. She has a easy, carefree, happy existence - no issues she would be worrying unduly about. I have tried to explain patiently about personal hygiene but it seems to go in one ear and out of the other.
If anyone has any practical advice, please post. I don't want her to end up being teased at school, or by her siblings. TIA
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8 year old dd, constant damp pants and often soiling
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stickchildren3 · 10/05/2013 18:39
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