Diapers may not be appropriate for preschoolers anymore. Its just a thing of the past for them. However, wet pants may be a big problem for them. It has been said by a pediatric urologist in Iowa that children are having these problems because the access to restrooms may be far and that the excitement around them diminishes the signals that the bladder sends to their nervous system. So before they know it, they already wet their pants. Here are a few things to take note of if your child is having this kind of problem.

1. Tell them they are not the only ones having this problem and that there is nothing wrong. This way, they will feel that they are not alone and they will try to keep focus and control.

2. Encourage them to speak up. Tell them that being able to talk will stop this. They need to tell someone that they have to urinate and not be shy about it.

3. Pack extra clothes so that in case it happens, they can just change their outfit.

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