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33 Month Old Peeing
My daughter is 33 months old. We've been potty training for MONTHS and were daytime successful for about a week until someone at the daycare put a diaper on her then all hell broke loose. We took a break and tried again but something doesn't sit right with me. She pees CONSTANTLY, in the 4 hours she's been up today she's gone at least a dozen times, with having had very little to drink. When she wears diapers she doesn't stay dry for long periods of time and there is no schedule on which she is peeing; it could be an hour or 5 minutes from the last time she went and there is always a substantial amount. I am frustrated to say the least, our Dr. thinks its a matter of parent training but I worry that there may be something else wrong. How frequently should a child of this age have to urinate?
Thank you for your suggestions, I'll talk to our Dr again and see if we can have both possibilities looked into.
In regards to treatment of Poikilluria - I've tried the timer, first every 10 minutes, then every 15 - both of which just angered her. I set it to 20 minutes, she went on the potty and before 20 min was up she had peed herself 3 times.
I will be visiting our Dr soon and will update.
In regards to treatment of Poikilluria - I've tried the timer, first every 10 minutes, then every 15 - both of which just angered her. I set it to 20 minutes, she went on the potty and before 20 min was up she had peed herself 3 times.
I will be visiting our Dr soon and will update.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Children do not have a set routine based on which they pee at particular intervals.
It is regrettable that she had a setback due to diaper use, but there are a few explanations that will need to be correlated with her symptoms.
A urinary tract infection can cause increased frequency and is detected by the presence of bacteria on urinalysis. This needs to be treated with antibiotics and will usually subside once the infection has been eradicated.
Poikilluria is another condition where children pass large amounts of urine very frequently. There is no physical cause for this and needs to be managed with adequate emotional support and disciplined management of the child. This will include that you set a timer and put her on the potty at the right time. It can be frustrating initially, but she will learn to manage by herself soon.
It is better not to stress too much on potty training with a child that age as too intensive training may cause abnormal behavior with regard to urination and defecation.
Do keep us posted on any other symptoms she has or doubts in this regard.
Children do not have a set routine based on which they pee at particular intervals.
It is regrettable that she had a setback due to diaper use, but there are a few explanations that will need to be correlated with her symptoms.
A urinary tract infection can cause increased frequency and is detected by the presence of bacteria on urinalysis. This needs to be treated with antibiotics and will usually subside once the infection has been eradicated.
Poikilluria is another condition where children pass large amounts of urine very frequently. There is no physical cause for this and needs to be managed with adequate emotional support and disciplined management of the child. This will include that you set a timer and put her on the potty at the right time. It can be frustrating initially, but she will learn to manage by herself soon.
It is better not to stress too much on potty training with a child that age as too intensive training may cause abnormal behavior with regard to urination and defecation.
Do keep us posted on any other symptoms she has or doubts in this regard.
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