Development
3-5 Yrs: Accidents Can Happen
As your child's abilities grow, he becomes increasingly eager to have
his contributions recognized.
Praise
him for his efforts, whenever he tries to do things for himself or tries
to 'help' you.
Although
you can certainly do most things faster yourself, it's important to build
his confidence and skills.
Nobody's
perfect!
Most children achieve both day and night toilet control before they are
5, although there may be occasional accidents, often due to sickness.
Some children become so involved in what they're doing, that they delay
their trip to the loo, and suddenly discover that it's too late.
Still wet at night?
A small percentage, often boys, continue
to wet the bed regularly at night. This can be very distressing for the
child, and it's worth consulting your doctor. Meanwhile, try to be patient.
Your child is certainly not wetting the bed on purpose and is probably
as eager as you to find a solution.
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