By Kelly on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 08:18 am:

Unfortunately I don't think there is any easy answer to this. The only thing I can think of is to get the potty more accepted. Leave it out so it is seen each day. Try reading stories about potty training and also there are children's programmes about it. The one I remember was an episode of bear in the big blue house but I am sure there are more. You could also do a star chart so that once your dd has sat on the potty she gets a sticker. Then when she has done this 5 times she gets a little treat. Then move it onto a sticker when she manages to wee in the potty etc. To avoid damage to the skin on her legs you could try putting tubigrip on her legs or wearing a pair of tights but cutting a whole big enough so she is able to use the potty without wee or poo going on the tights.

By bav on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 09:32 am:

my daughter is2 1/2 and still in nappies. she cries her head off if i even say the word potty or toilet. she gets really stressed out and scraths her legs. she doesn't scratch any other time. she has atopic eczema too and multiple allergies , my poor child. she is starting school in september, so really i need help into getting her out of nappies asap.any suggestions?

By Penny. on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 09:29 pm:

Our little girl is 3 now, we left potty training until she really wanted to do it herself (about 2 1/2) But we still have problems every time she goes to the toilet she starts to itch her legs. Even if she is fine before she needs to go to the toilet. We keep thinking that maybe it is stress related, although we have always been really careful not to make it a "stressful" situation. We try to cover her legs up, with a blanket, or try and distract her....or just get her off of the potty as soon as possible, and cover her up again! Not an easy situation.

By jane on Monday, March 01, 2004 - 12:57 pm:

Good luck. We used to leave the bandages on his legs and if he did have an accident it meant re-doing all the bandages etc but atleast he hadn't made himself bleed. He wore gloves on his hands to limit the damage he could do as well. He looked like an egyptian mummy walking round, but its the only way we could do it. We were lucky with our son as he just suddenly showed an interest in potty training and it happened really quickly. I'll probably be shot down in flames but we waited until he was ready. Some people I know were forcing the issue with their children and it took weeks/months! Hope it helps and good luck once again.

By Miss b on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 07:35 pm:

Hi is there anyone out there who has been through the potty training stage who can give me some advice?! My daughter is almost 2 and a half and has had eczema since 2 months old we are trying to potty train her she wears pull-ups no probs there but as soon as you let her have half an hour with nothin on she scratches herself down below till she bleeds.

By BabyC on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 09:31 am:

Hi

Could someone help please - my 18month old son has had eczema since he was about 2 months old. The majority of his skin feels dry and gritty, and he has the usual patches of red inflamed skin on the backs of his knees, ankles etc.

We mainly keep it under control with diprobase, oilatum in his bath and hydrocortisone when necessary.

Recently I have noticed a sort of powdery covering to his skin. The best way I can describe it is like small pieces of dandruff - mainly on his neck and sides of his face etc.

Is this just an indication that the skin is very dry (ie dead skin flakes ?) and does it mean we should consult the doctor for alternative treatment ?

It seems to have got worse as the weather has warmed up - but so has his itching.

Is this "normal" for eczema ?

Regards

By eczemavoice on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 - 10:59 pm:

has anyone tried the new Nature Boy and Girl nappies ? We have them in our local Safeways. Did you notice any difference?

By Jenny O on Saturday, September 15, 2001 - 10:05 pm:

Our five year old son, Jamie, is still in nappies at night. Recently,
his eczema has worsened (possibly due to the stress of starting school).
At the moment the whole of his back and much of the rest of his torso is
affected (along with the more usual wrists, elbows, fingers, knees and
heels) but, more problematic, is that the type of commercial pull-up
nappies we use exacerbate the eczema and have led to extensive rashes on
his bottom. The nappies are quite tight and don't let the skin breathe.
Since this is a problem that is likely to go on for for some time yet, I
wonder if you have any information about suitable night-nappies for 5-7
year olds that could be purchased that are more suitable in cases where
the skin is very sensitive. I am quite happy to use washable nappies but
don't know where these can be bought. Any information or advice would be
greatly appreciated.

Jenny Orme

By Joan on Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 08:48 pm:

Hi
I haven't tried my daughter without her nappy yet but I have stopped putting tights on her all the time and I must say I have been really suprised. She has not scratched as much as I thought she would, the first day was the worst but I took extra care and made sure she was not left alone for a minute.I will leave her for a few more weeks and then try her with no nappy and see how we go. I'll keep you posted on her progress.
Bye for now.

By Petra Laundon on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 - 07:56 pm:

I covered the furniture and floors with cotton sheets (which got a bit messy) and brought cotton gloves for her. unfortunately there was no easy way out but I had to stay with her and kept applying the grease to protect her legs. It was hard and drawn out but was well worth it as the sore nappy area improved and so did the thrush that she was experiencing. Instead of rubber sheets I brought incontinence sheets(made from a material similar to disposable nappies.)
Petra

By joan on Thursday, February 01, 2001 - 01:54 pm:

My daughter has severe atopic eczema all over and I don't know how to go aboat potty training.Even when her body looks clear the itch is tremendous.The only solution when potty training I can think of is to bandage her hands and remove her nappy and tights for short periods each day.Can anyone suggest any other method?

By Amily on Monday, January 01, 2001 - 04:25 am:

My son is nearly 3 too and I have recently started potty-training him. He used to scratch his bottom whenever his nappy came off but I've noticed he stopped after a few weeks and the eczema improved without the nappy on all the time.

By Jen on Tuesday, October 31, 2000 - 06:54 pm:

My son is nearly 3. I have delayed potty training him because of his eczema. The time has now come when it must be addressed. Does anyone have any hints or advice that might help. As soon as his nappy comes off, he starts scratching.

By Winnie on Tuesday, October 31, 2000 - 11:32 pm:

I'm not a mum, which I guess makes me pretty unqualified to help you out, but could I make a suggestestion? - That you leave him without a nappy as often as possible (I know its the wrong time of year now - bit easier in the summer), its just that the reason he scratches every time he takes his nappy off is probably because it makes his bottom both warm and damp - prime conditions for itchiness.