In this advice column, our team at Home Insemination Kit tackles your burning questions about life, parenting, and everything in between. This week, we’ve got a curious mom wondering how old is too old for helping our little ones with their personal hygiene.
Recently, I was chatting with some mom friends, and two of them were lamenting about their kids’ struggles with wiping and the laundry resulting from those mishaps. I kept quiet because I felt like the odd one out, but I still wipe my child’s bottom, and she’s nearly five! Is that strange? She hasn’t been in preschool or daycare due to the pandemic, so I just kind of kept on doing it. Meanwhile, my friends’ kids have been taking care of themselves since they were potty trained, which seems wild to me. Am I the only one still wiping?
First off, let me express how delightful this “issue” is! I absolutely love questions like these.
As for whether you’re strange for helping with wiping, absolutely not! You’ve continued this practice simply because there was no reason to stop. Kids develop at different rates, and I haven’t met many who can effectively wipe themselves at the tender age of two. The fact that your friends are dealing with laundry disasters suggests their kids might not be as clean either.
If you don’t have any pressing reason to stop, consider teaching your daughter how to handle this herself. If she’s like most kids, she might be squeamish about touching messes but can still manage reasonably well with some guidance. Count out a few squares of toilet paper for her, show her the correct technique, and let her give it a try. If she’s starting school soon, she’ll need to be independent in this area.
Don’t let the label of “Butt-Wiping Mom” deter you. Embrace it! So far, you’ve avoided the headache of laundry stains, and with proper guidance, your daughter will likely keep up with good hygiene practices.
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In summary, you’re not alone in continuing to help your child with wiping, and it’s perfectly fine at her age. Every child is unique, and you are doing what feels right for your family.