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2.5 year old dirty underwear after nursery

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ldnbrdg · 10/12/2024 20:07

My son is only 2.5 years old so obviously can't wipe very well.

I've noticed after nursery he seems to have dirty underwear. I get it can happen sometimes, but surely they should be helping him a bit more ?

Would it be appropriate to provide them with some wet wipes ? They're always saying he's scratching his bum too.

He's been potty trained since he was 2 but I've only just started noticing the dirty underwear after nursery.

I am assuming they help him wipe, but maybe they're just not helping anymore, is that even possible ?

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Copperoliverbear · 10/12/2024 22:58

What @Silvertulips said. X

FoulSeaOwl · 10/12/2024 22:57

My ds (3 years old) always comes home with poo on his bum and sometimes in his underwear. I've asked them a couple of times to make sure that someone helps him with wiping but if someone is helping they are doing a pretty bad job of it. He has been to two nurseries and a few childminders though and not a single place has actually cleaned him up properly after pooing (including when he was in nappies) so i have given up. I just hope he won't get a rash if he has to sit in a bit of poo all day long. I'd like him to get used to doing a poo in the morning at home but that's pretty hard.

Anyway, yes I'd absolutely speak to them about it. Maybe the place you live in is less grotty.

Silvertulips · 10/12/2024 22:24

That or worms. Worth checking.

Endofyear · 10/12/2024 22:23

I think you need to have a discussion with nursery about what help they actually provide with toileting. I don't think it would be inappropriate to offer wet wipes, it sounds like he is uncomfortable and perhaps suffering some irritation if he's scratching.

Stirrednshaken · 10/12/2024 20:24

I think your first step is to clarify what's going on. Does he take himself to the toilet for a poo and they don't necessarily realise? Or do they take him and then not wipe him properly. I would absolutely expect him to have help wiping.

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