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Development In Boys

Boys Bladder Control

Boys are generally later than girls in developing bowel and bladder control, and bedwetting is more frequent in boys. The age ranges given are just a rough guide. Early stages: 1-1½ years At this stage your little boy has no “control.” [...]
Development In Girls

Girls Bladder Control

Bowel and bladder control usually start earlier and are complete more quickly in girls. The age ranges given are approximate. Early stages: 1-1½ years A sign that the bladder is maturing is when she gestures or makes a sound to indicate [...]
Introducing The Potty

Introducing The Potty

There are the ways to help your child be dry and clean, but only after he indicates to you by sound or gesture that he knows he’s passed urine or stool. Allow him to find his own pace, without any pressure from you. Step1 Start by giving [...]
Problems with Potty Training

Problems with Potty Training

Children who are allowed to achieve bowel and bladder control at their own pace learn to use the potty very quickly and have few accidents. It’s only when parents interfere with their child’s steady progress by expecting too much too soon [...]
Child Malabsorption

Child Malabsorption

Malabsorption can occur with allergies or enzyme deficiency, or because of celiac disease, which is an inflammation of the small bowel due to gluten sensitivity. The inflamed bowel is incapable of absorbing many foods, so your baby can quickly [...]

Bowel And Bladder Older Baby

Once your baby starts to taking solids, you will find that he soils his diaper less often. You will continue to see changes in his bowel movements as his digestive system matures, right up to the age of five or six years. After the baby’s [...]
Cotton Diapers

Cotton Diapers

Establishing a routine of washing will make life easier, especially if you try to wash the cotton diapers in large loads. To do this, of course, you will need a large supply of diapers – at least 24. You’ll use 8-12 cotton diapers a day [...]