We also have problems about DS doing a good job. He will do it by himself at school, but sometimes ask for help here mainly because we do ther check and I think he lost confidence. The only reason I have to check is because if he leaves a bit of poo there it seems to irritate him and then I need to use nappy rash cream. I found if he squatted and then wiped it seems to hep with the arms length thing. Also giving them nappy wipes to wipe with helps as it isn't so much friction also helped.
Thank god it's not just my DS1. I was starting to panic, he is starting preschool next week, and we have been trying to practice; but although he ends up with poo all over the seat, his hands and everywhere else when he tries to wipe his bum, he seems to miss the toilet paper altogether! I am thinking I am going to have to warn his teachers, but am afraid I might get the speil about him not being properly toilet trained. I just have no idea how else to teach him.
DD is just over 4 and can do it herself, but seems to prefer DH doing it (even if I am in there with her, she will call out for him). She is encouraged to do it herself at childcare, but they will check that she has done it properly - but that is only within the last 6 months, prior to that they would do it for her. At home we have the wet wipes and she bends and spreads to show us how clean it is on the few occasions she does it herself. Which is fine in the bathroom, not so good when she and her cousin are doing it through the doorway when we have people over......
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