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Thank you, Fiona Lohrenz

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Dealing With Potty Accidents At Day Care

Every day care operator is familiar with the dreaded words 'I've had an accident' or 'I didn't make it to the toilet'. Toileting accidents are part and parcel of the preschool experience as valiant little ones embark on the whole potty training procedure and seasoned toileters lapse.

Maybe children are just too immersed in play to even register the need to go to the bathroom, or the message from young bladders just doesn't travel quickly enough to the brain or a child simply feels a little under the weather but, whatever the reason, these leakages can, and will occur.

Whatever the reason, the child must be comforted with encouraging words, smiles must be returned to teary faces and the big clean up and sanitisation must be performed by the trusty day care worker.

So, what simple steps can we take to minimize toileting accidents and ease the clean up process. It is vital to offer regular reminders to visit the potty which used in conjunction with an awareness of the child's developmental level and a knowledge of their routines can be very effective.

Visiting the toilet on a regular basis is the habit you are instilling in the child (even if they don't actually 'go' every time). All attempts are an achievement and should be commended. Keep you eyes peeled for the kids who 'hold it' with crossed legs because they don't want to be distracted from a game or activity. A quick clean up can be achieved by having the potty accident emergency pack to hand near each bathroom and this vital item should contain gloves, sanitizer, large absorbent tissues and disposable shoe covers. Ensure you can easily access the child's spare clothes bag (a reserve stash of three sets of clothes should be a requirement for each potty training child) and have a plastic bag in the emergency pack for any soiled items). Make sure and sanitize the base of any shoes that may have trodden in any unsavoury substances.

All the above steps can help to ease everyone through these little dramas. Remember, these accidents are destined to occur and it's not advisable to get caught out. Be prepared and you can sail through each episode.

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