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1370830 tn?1280176503

My 4yr old wants to wear diapers!

Why does my 4yr old potty trained son suddenly want to wear diapers?
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1370830 tn?1280176503
Jdtm: I haven't noticed any signs that my son is afraid to grow up.
Margypops: And no, no new siblings. But lots of new baby's within our family.
I've asked him several times why he does it but never get a clear answer. I'm so puzzled with this obsession of his!!!
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535822 tn?1443976780
Has he recently aquired a new sibling ? Older childen often regress to get attention after a new child arrives and they feel usurped .
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Our granddaughter went through this stage at about the same age.  I think she just wanted to remain "young" as she was scared to go to school.  Could your son be scared of some aspect of "growing up"?  Just wondering ....
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