Ok, where do I begin? My daughter is 3 yrs 3months old and has been completely potty trained for WELL over a year. All of a sudden she has been having 2-3 accidents a day. She has been sucking on her dolls bottles all the time. She will pretend to cry like a baby. Every morning I will wake up to find her in bed with my husband and I. She has NEVER been a co-sleeper. All this behavior is really out of character for her. I have tried to figure out what has been causing this. She is an only child. We have NO plans of adding to our family ANY time soon. I can't figure this out. Any ideas? Or suggestions? Oh right now she has just brought her blanket to me and asked me to wrap her up like a baby.
2006-07-26 11:19:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Are there any new changes in the home (marriage issues, move, new school, death in the family)? Many children will regress if they are stressed. If so, give her lots of extra love and support.
Take her to see her doctor to rule out a bladder infection.
Let the potty training go for a few days. You can try and overdo the baby thing. Tell her "Oh no! Baby's can't (color, use markers, feed themselves, swing...). She will soon get bored with it.
When she has an accident, hold her completely responsible for all the clean up. When she has an accident, say "It looks like you need to change. She can remove the wet clothing, rinse them out, put them in the laundry, clean any wet area, and put on clean clothing. She will soon learn that it is much easier to use the bathroom.
Give her lots of positive attention. Say things like "You did that by yourself! Look how high you can climb! You used so may colors on your picture!" These are intrinsic rather than extrinsic ("Good job!", stickers, candy) rewards. These phrases are great confidence builders! Good luck!
2006-07-26 11:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has there been some kind of a major change in her environment lately? Have you moved, her best freind moved or a loved one died? Or maybe a pet? Has she started or changed day care? There is a whole list of things that can upset a little ones world and she just may need a little extra attention for a while. Try to talk to her and see if she can put any light on the subject. It may be a favorite toy that is lost. Something has apparently upset her so try to help her and figure out exactly what it was so you can comfort her with the appropriate information! Good Luck!!
2006-07-26 12:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all of the above, but if she continues to regress in other ways, such as:
Loss of social skills
Loss of bowel and bladder control
Loss of expressive or receptive language
Loss of motor skills
Lack of play
Failure to develop peer relationships
Impairment in nonverbal behaviors
Delay or lack of spoken language
Inability to start or sustain a conversation
then you need to have her examined by her pediatrician, as these are symptoms of Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. My best guess is that something has occured that upset your child and/or she is trying to get your attention, but occasionally the problem lies elsewhere. If, after some time, your daughter is still showing these signs even after you make her feel safe/secure or if the regression continues then maybe it is time to consult a doctor.
2006-07-28 06:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is bothering her. Has she been left alone with anyone? If so, ask her what they do. Watch how she reacts to their name. Maybe she feels the need of the security that was felt as a baby. Only she knows how those things make her feel. We can only make a guess as to the meaning behind this behavior. Your daughter has the best answer.
2006-07-27 11:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by maybf22000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children have their own way of telling you that they want attention and she probably wants you to look at everything she does. My suggestion is to have a mommy and me time where you play dress up, candy land or just a great fun activity. You may even want to use this time to talk to her, she may have had a scary situation like a bad dream.
2006-07-26 11:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by trace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she try this while she is twiddling together with her toys? She must be doing this because of the fact she would not prefer to stop what she's doing, and being at homestead could make her experience mushy so she merely would not care approximately surely going to the bathing room.
2016-11-03 01:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she seems to be regressing cuz maybe she wants more attention and actring like a baby she thinks will get her attention maybe having her around other children the same age and older will make her feel more confident she will grow out of this stage
2006-07-26 11:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. All kids regress. Just enocourage her that she's a big girl. Is she starting school this year? It may have something to do with that.
2006-07-26 14:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Melba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Maybe she just is just needy right now. Just give her as much love and attention as possible.
2006-07-26 11:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by Gwen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe shes afraid of smthing or she juz wants ur attention
2006-07-26 11:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by iru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋