Maintenance is critical. Many families are, understandably, so excited when the wetting stops that they move on with life and then constipation creeps back, and it all starts again. It is important to complete the entire regimen and to jump back on daily enemas the very day your child has an accident.
1. Poop on a schedule.
Pooping as a non-negotiable part of their daily routine. At first, they need a schedule and eventually they will get in the habit of going right when the urge hits. After breakfast and after dinner are two great times to poop, as the urge to poop is generally strongest after eating, especially in the morning.
2. Pee on a schedule.
Kids should use the toilet right before bed, first thing in the morning, and about every two hours throughout the day.
3. Eat “real food".
Nothing clogs up a child’s insides like a diet of sugary cereals, yogurt tubes, chicken nuggets, and gummy bears!
4. Poop with a stool
Poop with a stool for life. Pooping in the squatting position needs to be a lifelong habit. Set an example by pooping with a stool yourself.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
Drinking fluids through the day will keep your child’s bladder on a constant filling/emptying cycle. Encourage your child to drink a few ounces every few hours rather than guzzle a whole bottle at once. Sipping ensures the bladder does not fill too quickly or remain empty for too long. Let your child choose a fun water bottle to keep in the classroom and another one to carry around outside of school.
6. Stay active.
A recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day as suggested. Exercise is critical to keeping your child’s insides humming along.
7. Resume M.O.P. ASAP if your child has an accident.
Acting immediately is your child has a relapse.