Comments on: Rise in children starting school still in nappies…

By: Stella

Stella — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:48:44 +0000

My daughter is 8.5 years old she is in nappies full time. We feel she will let us know when she is ready to be clean. The Doctor did all the tests and we where told she is normal and that she will grow out of it in time so we are not going to stress her out about it. Even if it takes two or three more years.

By: Stella

Stella — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:44:52 +0000

My Daughter is 8.5 years old and is still in nappies full time we feel that she will let us know when she is ready to be clean.

By: andre

andre — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:43:45 +0000

There are other reasons for older children and adults using diapers and they are safety and convienience. Children have been attacked in public restrooms and some restrooms are just plain disgusting. There are times when crouds make it impossible to use a restroom. There are times when one just can’t go. So often times in our family both parents and children will wear diapers. I don’t know anyone else who does this but we find it convienient.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:07:32 +0000

I’ve used real nappies on both of my children, I won’t step on my soapbox about disposables. (I can’t stand them!) But really, I think parents have become too lazy in this modern parenting world. Don’t look for signs, just do it. Usually a child by 2 and half is ready. Girls can sometimes be done much younger! I have two boys. My eldest now 4, was potty trained at 2 and a half and was dry at night way before he was 3. I’m now starting on my youngest, but as its summer - making full use of the garden (when not raining) - he’s not quite 2 and half and still managing! Its touch and go for a few weeks, till they grasp it. But number 1 rule is don’t put them back into nappies! It confuses them!