my 3 year old started peeing his pants yesterday and he's been potty trained for over a year... he only does it part of the time and the rest of the time he's still going to the toilet...has anyone had this to happen if so what did you do? i dont know if its something that i need to call the dr about cause he says that theres no pain or if it could be a phase that he'll just outgrow or maybe he might be under stress because i'm having another baby in 17 days...any help would be great
2006-09-26 12:12:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
At three, they sometimes get too busy to remember to go to the potty. Try to be calm and understanding about it, but let him have to wash out the underwear in the sink once a day to 'help out' while he gets over this little issue.
He'll be relieved that you're not irritated with him at the same time that the extra chore will help him to remember to go to the bathroom and do his little business.
2006-09-26 12:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess would be that he has regressed because you are close to the time you will have the baby. I would suggest just having him wear pullups & still encouraging him to go "potty" but if he has an accident don't make a big deal about it. I have a 3 1/2 year old that was pretty much potty trained & we got 2 new foster children in our home (ages 17 months & 7 months) and he has regressed somewhat to wetting his pants. That's what we are doing & it's working fairly well. Good luck to you!
2006-09-26 22:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be the stress of your next baby coming. He is probably doing what he can to get your attention and is jealous of the baby and will probably feel left out.
The best thing you could do be there for your 3 yr old, make sure that you give him all of the love and attention that he would need, yet try to let him know that the baby is not able to take care of himself like he can. Don't draw attention to the fact that your 3 yr old has started peeing his pants, he's trying to get your attention, just calmly remind him where he is supposed to go potty,and always let him know that he is just as loved as his little sibling.
Good luck to you. Hope this helps
2006-09-26 19:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter regressed on potty training when I had my son more than likly he is feeling a little left out since the baby will be arriving soon but dont worry soon after the baby arrives and he sees that he is still your little man things will get better just pay him a little extra attention when the baby comes like make a special time that is all his like when the baby is sleeping that is what I did for my daughter and she is back on track it will take some time so dont give up if it doesnt work right away I think it too a few months for my little one to realize she is still my princess and another baby didnt change that just be patient if there is no pain or infection (fever) then I wouldnt worry about it this too shall pass
2006-09-26 19:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by LaceyandSamsmamma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 36 weeks prego congrats on the new one. I have a five year old that has been potty trained for three years. When I started buying diapers for the baby she started peeing her pants when she was with me but was fine at school or when she was with other people. I was concerned and asked her teacher about it. Her teacher sat down and talked to her about it and let her know lil girls that pee their pants can't go to school. She told her teacher that if she don't pee her pants I will forget about her when the baby comes. I sat her down and assured her that I wasn't gonna forget about her and that I need her to a good big sister and help me. I'm sure its the same with your son. He might be seeing that you are preparing for the baby and feels left out. It might help if you make him feel like he has special place in it all.
2006-09-26 19:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by nicnatnak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes a 3 yr old just forgets and pees. But, since your having another baby he might be feeling stressed or he might be feeling a little jealous. It might get worse after the baby comes he might want bottles or to breastfeed, he might want to use diapers and the like to get more attention and affection from you. Try to include him as much as possible and be sure to give him some one on one time with mommy and daddy.Just give him allot of reassurance and love. Try to remember that he is used to being the baby and he is still to young for complex thinking.
2006-09-26 19:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by gman81874 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your son is aware of the new baby on the way and is searching for a way to get attention, maybe take him out for a specail treat or have him go with you to pick something for the new baby. You need to make him feel extra special with the new baby on the way. Have you gone to sibling classes with him? It is a time of change and children are very sensitive to change. Make hime feel special
2006-09-26 19:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by ponyup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes my 4 yr old is so busy playing he can't hold it anymore. It does not happen everyday, and his doc said not to worry about it. Don't draw a lot of attention to it.......that might be what he's looking for.
2006-09-26 19:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's only been one day so far, that's probably a fluke.
2006-09-26 19:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋