How can i get my 16 month old DAUGHTER to pee in a cup - HELP!?

Question

Ok, my daughter has been ill on and off since March mostly with fever and diarrohea. She has been to doctors umpteen times and has recently been referred to hospital. No-one knows what is causing the illness, but the hospital suspects a urine infection (because they have tested everything else).

The hospital want a "fresh catch urine sample" from her - meaning they want us to catch the pee. But this is proving almost impossible - she sneaks off to pee - when you do catch her peeing and place the cup between her legs she stops immediately so that there isnt enough sample to use. We have to use a particular sterile cup to catch the pee, but nothing is allowed to touch the inside of the cup except her pee, which is difficualt if you have to grab it in a hurry to catch her peeing!!

I am at the end of my tether - we are not allowed to use the sample we took using a pee bag (inserted under the nappy) because they felt the sample would be contiminated. Anyone been thru this? Help

hi april - we discussed the catheter idea early on but it was said that it wouldnt work because she probably wouldnt allow them to insert it, she would fight and it could end up hurting/injuring her.

Moi, i might try the sterile potty idea first lol.... how do i sterilise a potty though?

Samantha, you know i was going to suggest that she was admitted so they catch the sample, its not fair on her to be suffering like this!! i decided not to ask because she got better for a while so i guess i assumed the whole thing was over. I think i will suggest it today, thanks

Digger, i dont think even bribery will make her pee in that cup now! As of today if she even sees me coming near her with it she starts screaming and crying!!

Answer 1

could you take a potty chair to the Drs office. take some clorox wipes with you and wipe it down. if she pees in it you can then put it in the cup. I am surprised they wont use the bag you "tape" on her under her diaper. would they use it if it was fresh and you waited at the Drs office?
good luck. hope something works out

Answer 2

How about getting her to pee into a sterile potty and then taking the sample from there? Or, and don't laugh, get yourself a cup that looks the same and let her see you pee in the cup and then see if she might pee into the sterile one you have from the doctors (could be a last resort!). I know it sounds ridiculous but one thing I learnt from children in my years of working with them is sometimes if they see you doing something they don't mind having a go or copying, especially if it's something they are anxious about . She's only young and probably doesn't have a clue whats going on. I have worked with a little girl that had problems and was constantly having to give samples, luckly for us her parents did them at home. Good luck and I hope they find out whats going on.

Answer 3

My son was a born prem, they took urine directly from his bladder and still they only suspected an infection, a urine sample is not the be all and end all. Ask for some general antibiotics, there are certain ones that help certain conditions but are still broad ranging enough to help with several different infections. Its not right that your daughter is suffering in the meantime. Wouldn't it be better if someone took an educated guess and prescribed something to make her better instead of messing about?!?!?!

Dig your heels in and get a second opinion if necessary. Alternatively get her admitted onto the day ward and get the nurses to run around after her, its their job and you never know, she might do it for them!

Good luck, sorry about the ramble xxx

Answer 4

The nurses should be able to insert a catheter into her bladder. I would assume they should have experience with children and should be able to do it. If they won't, how about going to her pediatrician, they should be more experienced with this.

This whole thing must be so stressful but if they just go ahead and do the cathether it'll be over fast and you'll have the fresh sample. The important thing is that they figure out what's wrong with your daughter!

Answer 5

My Son had the same problem in March. Really high fever, like 106.2 and we couldn't get it under controll. He's 2 and they did a catheder. It's the hardest thing to hold your child down but it was so fast and super easy. And my little guy is very strong it took 3 of us to hold him down...he also had this done at 18 months for a different problem. She may scream and it'll break your heart. But you can't have UTI. It can cause MAJOR problems in little ones.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

I'm not sure if how to make her pee in a cup. If she is that sick and they really need to to get a pee sample ask about them inserting a cathadar. This way the will get the fresh urine. I hope your little one feels better.

Answer 7

That sounds impossible! Poor you. First I'd suggest you stop her going to the loo without you- keep a watch on her. Perhaps the best thing to do is to bribe her, make it a fun game, the more of your wee you do in here the more of these sweets you can have. As I said it sounds like an impossible task, especially as she is so little- but they normally respond to bribery! good luck.

Answer 8

Sterilize her baby potty, wash it in hot boiling water then wrap it in plastic wrap til she needs to go potty. the sample should be a clean catch, and can be transferred into the sterile jar. It does work.

Answer 9

What about getting her to pee in a potty ?
i know its hard with small children sorry i can't be anymore help
good luck x

Answer 10

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