Hi
I’m looking for some support and advice. We began toilet training my 3.5 year old little girl about a year ago now. So she would have been just over 2.5 when we began. She is quite a smart child and was talking from
an early age, so we thought she was ready to give it ago. Fast forward a year, and she still has multiple wee accidents on a daily basis. Our days consist of me asking her and reminding her if she needs a wee, as she will rarely just tell me she needs to go, and when she has an accident it doesn’t seem to bother her. She will sometimes tell me she’s wet, but won’t be upset by it! We have tried everything, from sticker charts and rewards, to different types of pants, but nothing seems to change. I question whether she even realises she’s going at times, or whether she can feel it when she begins to go. We always really praise her when she has a really good day, and the accidents are at a minimum. Im
basically at a bit of a loss as to what to do now. She goes to preschool five days a week and Im faced with piles and piles of wet washing every day when she comes home. Preschool have been hugely supportive, and keep a toilet log every day, and take her to the toilet every half a hour, to try and make sure they can keep her dry. I've spoken to the GP, and she’s had urine tests to rule out infection. Ultimately the doctors won’t really help or get concerned until she’s over 5 years of age. Has anyone experienced similar, can offer any advice, or point me in the direction of some professional help? I worry that if this doesn’t improve as she gets older and starts school next year, it will become an embarrassing issue for her, as her awareness increases. It probably sounds awful and selfish to say, but I’m finding it’s really getting me down as time goes on and nothing seems to be improving. It’s also exhausting having to prep for everyday with multiple sets of clothing, and factoring in lots of toilet trips every where we go.
Any advice will be hugely appreciated!