thread: Asks for Nappy for Poos

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  1. #1
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    May 2010
    Australia
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    But this isn't normal kindy, this is privately-run pre-kindy for 3 year olds.... So I assumed they could make their own rules?? They are teachers, not child care workers, so they don't change nappies... I really wish this wasn't the case

    I've tried to encourage DD to sit on the toilet with a nappy on, but she has her own spot for doing poos - "in the corner"! I will have to gradually try and convince her.
    I have to be very careful though because stool withholding is something I can not go through again. It was far too stressful for both of us.

  2. #2
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    Dec 2007
    Victoria
    7,260

    But this isn't normal kindy, this is privately-run pre-kindy for 3 year olds.... So I assumed they could make their own rules?? They are teachers, not child care workers, so they don't change nappies... I really wish this wasn't the case

    I also sent my DD to a private 3 year old kinder, not a child care centre. No, they won't change nappies, but you won't send her n nappies. But they assist the child with changing in the case of accidents. If you have been to the doctor and she has had medical issues with withholding etc anyway, they certainly cannot discriminate. I would suggest you sitting down with the director and discussing the issue.

    Have you tried removing the nappies altogether? As in, they aren't in the house so she has no other option but to go in the toilet?

  3. #3
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    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
    5,673

    ds1 was exactly the same as this. used to beg for a nappy when he needed to poo. eventually one day it all just clicked- he needed a poo and he went to the toilet. it really was a matter of time and patience.
    our kinder will take kids in nappies but they will call you to come and change it if they soil it. how many hours is she there for?
    fwiw my ds2 is 3 yrs and 10 months and is not TTed. not even for wees.