Good Hygiene: Preschooler
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How to Teach Potty Hygiene???
Asked by S.S. from Washington DC
on November 13, 2009
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My daughter, 3 years old last September, is potty trained. Yay for us. This has, thankfully, been a non-issue for some time. But I have been helping her "wipe" when...
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- i see your trouble. My daughter is currently 7 yrs old and we STILL have this trouble. She doesn't like to wipe. We have tried to drill it into her head how nasty it i...
- As a preschool teacher, I can tell you that I don't help my kids wipe their behinds. I show them how to reach around and wipe and look at the TP to see if it is dirty...
- I had the same problem when my daughter started the three year old class. I brought some of those flushable* wipes to the teacher and I told her why I was bringing th...
10Yr Old Niece with Terrible Hygiene...
Asked by M.W. from Fort Collins
on October 5, 2009
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Hello moms, I'm in need of some advice this morning. My sister in law and her daughter are temporaily living with us, and her daughter, my niece, has extremely poor hy...
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- can you ask her to help you bathe your girls? narrate as you wash them, because that teaches the little ones. name the body parts as you go. my mom used to exclaim,...
- The good news is that she learned her behavior and habits, and she can relearn or learn new ones. However, I do think you will want to talk with her mom. Can you hav...
- check with mom... then sit down and CLEARLY discuss in a loving manner that you can smell her, you've noticed her hair is getting greasy, etc. Point out how great she...
Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on April 20, 2008
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I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygiene skills. She seems to have trouble with wiping herself although she is at the age whe...
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- I agree that wipes might help in the beginning. The extra moisture can be soothing and helps little kids who aren't as dexterous clean away the debris without wiping,...
- Hi, Have your tried any of the flushable wet wipes for your daughter to use after she has a bowel movement? I too, am parenting a five year old female. WE do not...
- I would suggest using the sticker reward system. Put up a board with Brushed teeth, combed hair, washed hair, etc. Every time she completes one of these tasks you can ...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
Little Girls and Hygiene
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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I can't tell you how many times I've lectured my two daughters, ages 7 and 4, on keeping our girly parts clean, especially making sure they wipe enough after they pee ...
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- For the 4 yo at least, i would say it is normal. They are too busy playing and doing other things to remember to wipe! Lol Just keep reminding her and she'll get it im...
- Have you reminded your older girl what happens if she doesn't wipe? Sounds cruel, but maybe she needs a physical reminder of how bad it hurts. Your younger one is no...
- I had to put a sign on our bathroom door at the old house that said "Julia! Wash your hands!" Aubrey wipes ok, but backwards. Nat doesn't flush or wipe, so I've been r...
How to Teach Modesty
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 7, 2011
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My oldest daughter is 4. I've started doing in home childcare for 2 little boys (3 and 16 months). We've never really worried about modesty in my house. My husband dre...
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- When it was just me and my daughter, we had a clothing optional household unless company dropped by. I simply told her when she was little that we put on clothes when ...
- I don't personally think you have to worry about "modesty" at that age. The little boys you are babysitting are quite young. I don't think it matters if she changes ...
- Tell you child that babies need help for everything including changing diapters, etc - so it's OK for babies to be naked around the house - but parents would never wal...
Questions About 3 Year Old Dentist Visit. Need Opinions
Asked by S.T. from Los Angeles
on May 30, 2008
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So i took my daughter to the dentist yesterday for her first check up. and i was shocked to find out that she has 5 or 6 visible cavities, and when he exrays them he i...
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- Get her teeth fixed, as these cavities can cause poisenous toxins in her body. Apply for Care Credit, they have awesome plans with 0 interest rates for as long as I be...
- Editing to add a link- So much misinformation about breastfeeding... BREASTFEEDING ALONE DOES NOT CAUSE CAVITIES!!- http://www.aapd.org/media/pressreleases/breastfeedi...
- Hi S.! My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I have knowledge in this, I worked for a pediatric dentist in CA for 6 years. He too did sedation. For a 3 year old...
4 Year Old Daughter Masturbates
Asked by B.C. from Phoenix
on November 20, 2010
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I am not sure how common this is, but my daughter is 4.5 and has been masturbating for about 2 years. The pediatrician and preschool teacher has said to ignore it, bu...
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- Sexual exploration is normal. Masturbation at that age is not. A simple NO when the child explores usually will teach them not to play with themselves. I am not a youn...
- Have you tried asking her why she does it? We associate mastrubation with sexuality, but it may not be the same for your daughter. Children are very sensory, they defi...
- Well, it's not really "masturbation" in the sense that it's sexual to her at this age. It's a pleasurable feeling, so she does it. However it does seem that she does i...
Allergy Medicine for an Almost 4 Year Old?
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on September 9, 2011
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We are not a family that takes a lot of medicines, I can only remember a handful of times I have even given our son Motrin (I'm not a fan of tylenol.) We recently saw ...
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- I would get a SinuCleanse Kid's Mist for him. Start doing a saline wash with him twice a day, in the am and pm. It will help. Google sinus wash and you'll find lots...
- You can also just try a 1/2 dose to start with, it could just be enough to help. Local honey does help with pollen allergies.
- My kids have taken the Children's Chewable Claritin and did not have any problem with it. I think my daughter needs to start again since she is complaining of itchy n...
3 Year Old Girl Smells like Pee
Asked by J.B. from Laredo
on July 30, 2012
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My 3 year old daughter always smells like stinky pee. I'll bathe her and in less than 24 hours she stinks again. It's driving my crazy. She's potty-trained, and she ...
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- I didn't start letting my girl wipe herself without me there to follow up to "make sure" until she was four and a half. Three seems a bit young for completely unsuperv...
- I totally agree with AV. The only thing I want to point out is that you should NEVER use baby powder in girl's underware or diapers, as studies have shown this can c...
- Maybe get her to use wet wipes. If it's a strong urine odor, have you had her checked by doctor for an infection? Could it be something in her diet causing a strong ...
