‘My (almost) five-year-old frequently finishes the day with a smear of poo in his pants’
Smearing or soiling is usually caused by faeces leaking out as they don’t have full control
‘My five-year-old daughter is still not dry at night’
Ask the Expert: Bedwetting is usually caused by a physical problem such as constipation
My six-year-old’s bedwetting is damaging his self-esteem
Who or what is to blame? Send your parenting queries to health@irishtimes.com
Ask the expert: My grandson is defecating in his underpants several times a day
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