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Ask Rebecca: My toddler will only poo in a nappy – what should I do?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: My toddler will only poo in a nappy – what should I do?Supporting a child who has experienced constipation looks like making space for a few extra steps in the potty training process says Rebecca Mottram.
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Ask Rebecca: my child wipes poo on the wall, what now?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: my child wipes poo on the wall, what now?The way to approach resolving poo smearing depends on the underlying cause says Rebecca Mottram
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Ask Rebecca: How do I help my child transition from a potty to a toilet
Read more: Ask Rebecca: How do I help my child transition from a potty to a toiletRecognising the skills required to master using the toilet compared to using the potty is half the battle, says Rebecca Mottram
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Ask Rebecca: why isn’t the naked method working?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: why isn’t the naked method working?There are alternatives to the naked method if you think this isn’t right for your child says Rebecca Mottram
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Ask Rebecca: how much should my child drink?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: how much should my child drink?It depends on their age says Rebecca Mottram. Dear Rebecca, I have just started introducing the potty to my 1 year old and he only seems to need to pee about once an hour. I was expecting this to be a bit more often so I am wondering if he is getting enough fluids? How…
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Ask Rebecca: At what age can children wipe themselves?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: At what age can children wipe themselves?It depends on the age at which you gave him the opportunity to practise this skill says Rebecca Mottram. Dear Rebecca, We started potty training our oldest son when he turned 3 (bit late to the party, I now know!) but he’s now almost 5 and still struggles to wipe himself thoroughly. He asks us…
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Ask Rebecca: Using a pottytunity to delay bedtime
Read more: Ask Rebecca: Using a pottytunity to delay bedtimeYour child is telling you she wants to be nappy free at night says Rebecca Mottram. Dear Rebecca, My 20-month-old is doing amazingly well with potty training. She’s had several dry days, almost a week of dry naps (2ish hours) I really shouldn’t complain, but… she asks to go several times AFTER we put her…
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Ask Rebecca: my boundary-pushing toddler keeps refusing the potty
Read more: Ask Rebecca: my boundary-pushing toddler keeps refusing the pottyParenting can require more patience and empathy than we ever imagined says Rebecca Mottram. Your daughter’s potty refusal means she needs your help to be in control and find the solution. Dear Rebecca, My daughter is 17mo and normally mastering the potty well. She has become very verbal and often tells me when she has…
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Ask Rebecca: My son keeps taking his diaper off and I can’t keep up!
Read more: Ask Rebecca: My son keeps taking his diaper off and I can’t keep up!Perhaps it’s time to ditch the diapers and get down to basics says Rebecca Mottram – your son might just be asking for more independence Dear Rebecca, we started potty training a few weeks ago because my son refused to keep his diaper on (he’s 23 months now) and we wanted to go with it,…