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Had to reply to this one... My son now 6 and fixing to start kindergarten just started wiping a yr ago. He barely even wiped but it was a start. I still had to wipe him after he wiped. Now he is wiping and not having to be checked but occasionally not too well and has to change underwear but says "I guess I better wipe better next time."
We also went through the phase over the past yr of him using nearly a whole roll of toilet paper each time he wiped and having to use the plunger. Hated to yell too much or he wouldn't want to wipe at all because it would be a negative for him. So we calmly with teeth gritted said now honey next time use less because it stops up the potty. But good job for wiping yourself!
His problem was he thought it was yucky and didn't want to get his hands dirty. WELL YEI, MY THOUGHT EXACTLY! Finally we've survived potty training with him! Kindergarten age but none the less. I've heard not to stress out too much- never does a child go to college not potty trained! Smile and enjoy those childhood years...My oldest is a sr this yr and the time sure does fly!
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| Love the Mantra, CoachBev!!!
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LOL Bev-thanks for the hope!!!! The only reason she is not wiping is because she is just plain lazy! I have tried to explain the cleanliness thing and showed her the dirty underwear, have told her that if she doesn't keep clean it will start to hurt-her comeback to me is "no it won't"! I am starting to wonder if I just throw up my hands and think like you said-"she won't be doing this at 16".
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Any ideas on why she isn't wiping? -doesnt' know the purpose or importance? (to be clean) doesn't like how it feels? doesn't have the balance?
if it's the feeling, maybe a different tissue or using baby wipes. if balance, maybe showing her to stand up first til she gets taller.
praise for being a "big girl and taking care of her body" can be helpful too.
I remember when my kids were younger and they were doing things typical of their age I would have the mantra, "they won't be doing this at 16". I promise, your daughter will be wiping by 16 :-)
good luck!
bev
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| No I haven't seen it-But what an awsome idea!!!!! I will have to pick some up today. Maybe if I make it "her own VERY SPECIAL" TP she will start to use it. UGHHH....I remember too when I couldn't get her to poop in the toilet! LOL The fun of potty training!
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LOL, I wish I had your problem. I can't get my 3 1/2 yo to poop in the potty regularly. UGH!
Sorry, no real advice, but have you tried that Cottenelle toilet paper that is made for kids. It has a doggie on it where they are suppose to cut the paper so they don't use too much. Maybe that would be fun for her???
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| I for the life of me can not get my 3 1/2 year old daughter to wipe after going potty. It doesn't matter if is a BM or just pee. HELP-I need some suggestions. She will even come out and tell me that she wiped-and there is nothing in the toilet. Now she is getting smart enough to flush so that I don't know. Also-she has told me that she "pretend wipes" meaning that she just takes some toilet paper and puts it in the toilet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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