How to Get Kids to Stop Wetting Their Pants
Children can be prone to wetting their pants instead of going to the toilet. Even if your child has been potty-trained, pants-wetting is quite common. There are some key things you can do to help encourage your child to stop this behavior. Remember to be understanding about the situation, and never punish your child when he or she has an accident.
Things You'll Need
- Big-kid undies
- Potty training books
- Sticker chart
- Stickers
- Toys
- Candy
Instructions
Encouraging Use of the Toilet
Create a routine for using the toilet. Your child should try to use the toilet in the morning, before eating, before leaving the house, before and after nap time, and before bedtime. Be positive and encouraging when it comes to toilet use. When accidents happen talk about why they happened, and encourage your child to run to the potty next time he or she thinks something is about to come out. Make using the toilet exciting. Buy special underwear, give high fives, and let your child know that he or she will eventually master use of the toilet. Using Potty Training Books
Purchase several kid-friendly potty-training books. Consider purchasing books that feature your child's favorite cartoon character, to add some enticement. Read the books to your child often. Discuss what is going on in the stories, and compare the bathrooms in the books to the bathroom at home. Place a few potty-training books next to the bathroom toilet for your child to read. Sticker Charts and Bribes
Post a sticker chart in the bathroom. It should have plenty of blank spaces for stickers to fit. Add a sticker to the chart every time your child uses the potty. Give your child a prize after he or she reaches three stickers. As your child gets better about going to the potty, you can require more stars. Prizes can include candy or small toys.
