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to be creeped out by this potty training aid

47 replies

AuntiePickleBottom · 21/08/2011 21:59

www.drylikeme.com/products.htm

they look like sanitary towels on googling more

www.thefamilyexpress.com/2011/07/dry-like-me-and-my-6-year-old-daughter.html

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Teaandcakeplease · 21/08/2011 22:24

60, 60mls not 90. On my way to bed and tired Blush

CailinDana · 21/08/2011 22:25

So what's the difference between these things and the dry nights, other than the shape? I find it very weird that you find them so odd.

pigletmania · 21/08/2011 22:25

YABU whats wrong with them Hmm, just because they are not your taste does not make them creepy. It probably helps other children out like that little girl, than its worth it.

fivegomadindorset · 21/08/2011 22:26

Thank you for the link, will have a clsoer look to see whether they will suit DD.

pigletmania · 21/08/2011 22:27

I considered using them when dd had not mastered pooing in the toilet and used to do it in her pants when potty training, but she managed to learn to use the loo before i could buy them.

LynetteScavo · 21/08/2011 22:31

I've never seen them before...they're a bit like TennaLadies for kids...maybe the next new thing will be TennaKids.

youarekidding · 21/08/2011 22:33

They're not creepy. Some adults wear tena type liners for urinary incontinence so why's it's different for a child?

A this girl is 6yo in the mums review - she could easily be nearly 7yo and start her periods in a year so even santitary wear isn't strange for young girls.

I do agree using on pt toddler may be slightly OTT - but hey anything to make life easier can't be a bad thing!

Firawla · 21/08/2011 22:36

yabu it seems practical for some children as the review explained. i dont see the problem or creepiness

bonkers20 · 21/08/2011 22:36

If they work out cheaper than pull-ups then I might investigate. My 2.5 year old DS is training. He's mostly in pants, but now and again I use a pull up - we call them "just in case pants". Not creepy at all.

Original poster
AuntiePickleBottom · 21/08/2011 22:37

ok iabu :)

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5inthebed · 21/08/2011 22:41

I don't think there is anything wrong with them. They seem discreet enough for a preteen to wear without drawing attention to themselves.

The only thing I thought weird was the "eye catching" green.

My bone idle sister could actually use there for her DD who is still wet occasionally at 7 yrs old and getting bullied because of it.

MagicFingerGoesPop · 21/08/2011 22:50

My son has daytime wetting issues due to an over-active bladder. He regularly goes through 5 or 6 pairs of trousers a day due to 'leaks'. These would definitely help him, so thank you for the link. If he can manage to go through a school day without ridicule, then it will be a happy day for him. Shame on you OP for not realising that these are needed for some children. But well done for acknowledging you ABU :)

chinnywinston · 22/08/2011 00:04

If a child has additional needs and requires help I would think they would rather wear a pad rather than a full nappy to school. It would save them a lot of embarrassment. I see no problem and speak as a parent of a 2 SN children.

FreudianSlipper · 22/08/2011 00:26

they are designed not for when a child is learning to use the toilet but for children who have problems with bladder control

so no i can not see anything creepy about them

BootyMum · 22/08/2011 08:24

YABU.

Cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would think they are creepy Hmm Very odd. Why does it matter that they are somewhat similar to sanitary pads? What is creepy about sanitary pads? They are also designed to protect clothes from bodily fluids. Sad that there seems to be uneasiness and embarassment around a pretty normal bodily function [periods and children leaking urine]

I am currently potty training DS 2.4 and would consider these for protection against little accidents whilst out and about. I like that the child can feel they have wet but that the pad protects clothes from small leaks/half a bladder worth of wee.

Would definitely consider buying them so thanks for the link!

SoupDragon · 22/08/2011 08:29

They look fabulous! I was often tempted to put sanitary pads on my children when they were oh-so-nearly trained. And when they were prone to poo accidents.

Thank god I don't have to go through all that again though!

porcamiseria · 22/08/2011 10:07

whats the issue? how on earth are they creepy????

scuzy · 22/08/2011 10:14

i think whats even creepier is the word "monthly" ...

BootyMum · 22/08/2011 15:20

Oooh yes scuzy, "monthly" is a horrid euphemistic type word.

It sounds to me like some inhibited, prim, pursed lip, RE teacher who can't bring herself to say "period" or "menstrual cycle"

scuzy · 22/08/2011 15:24

exactly bootymum ... like something that shouldnt be discussed and stay in doors with a sign that says "unclean" hanging outside your front door!!

zukiecat · 22/08/2011 15:39

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NatashaCD · 23/08/2011 12:49

I bought some of these from ERIC and was really pleased. They said they'd had lots of great reviews from happy parents! Obviously a good products which fits its purpose!! ERIC also provide support for children and families with continence problems so you can call a helpline or visit their website for info or support if you need it

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