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[quote=Anonymous]Op, I don't agree with any of the posts saying that you should put pull-ups/diapers back on an older kid that hasn't been wearing them for a while, particularly if accidents aren't happening daily. It could seriously backfire. I know my kid would not have been happy about it. I have an elementary kid, who like yours is sensitive, has hidden wet clothes, and has the occasional(2-3 per month) accident. If nothing has changes during the day and there are no medical issues, its time to deal with this head on in the most re-assuring way that you can. If we notice DS having a string of nighttime accidents, DH gets him before going to bed and that helps. We will do that for a few days until DS decides he doesn't want to do it any more. In any case, if there is an accident, it is DS's responsibility to change clothes, put his bedding and wet PJs in the washer, and either shower or wipe off his body where he was wet. We have made it clear that there are only consequences if he doesn't do this. This is an opportunity for your DS to not only take responsibility but do it on his own. All of this gives DS a sense of control over the situation. He only needs to ask you to wash his clothes if he doesn't know how to use the washer. He doesn't need to tell you what happened and you don't need to ask because you likely already know.[/quote]

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