5yo going with aunt & uncle

[twoofdad]

My 5yo ds is getting to go to WDW for 7 days with his aunt uncle and 41/2 yo cousin. Wish I could to. They are picking up all cost.

My ds still wets at night as does his cousin and both wear pullups.

His cousin still has occasional daytime accidents and his dad was saying they plan to do pullups 24/7 with him as they are sure the excitement and likely extra soda will cause accidents. THey said they are even bringing swim diapers.

My brother wondered if I minded my ds being in pullups 24/7 as well as it would make it easier for his son. My son does real well at home but not sure how the excitement would affect him. I am only concerned that my son will get more lax in using the bathroom. He might even resist the daytime pullup.

Does anyone have a suggestion.

 

[krcit]

Hi twoofdad,

First off-how nice of your bro to take your son. That's great.

Now as far as pull-ups in the daytime, I'd lean towards no. I think a 5 year old may resist wearing them. I'd suggest bringing an extra pair of undies and shorts in case of an accident. At that age, your bro probably will have to remind the boys to go to the bathroom before an accident happens-just bring them once an hour or so. Luckily boys are a lot quicker and easier to take than girls.

We are going in Nov. and my ds will be 3 and 1/2 and I will not put him back in pullups(except at night of course)

Hope that helps

 

[Jordan's MOM]

I think that you really have to give some control to his uncle and aunt as they are the ones that will have to deal with the accidents. You might convey to them that you really think that your son will be fine during the day time but if they find pull ups necessay then it will be ok with you. You will of course need to talk with your DS and make sure everyone is one the same wave length. Hope all goes well with your son's trip.


Jordan's mom

 

[twoofdad]

Jordons mom, I think you are right that the uncle is in control. I think we will handle it like we handle when he stays with them, just obey their rules and be on best behaivor. I did talk briefly with son about trip and mentioned that his cousin will likely wear pullups all the time and to not tease about that. I also told him that he might wear them too.

I am also going to send a note giving my brother permission to seek medical treatment if necessary with a copy of the insurance card and a brief medical history and a list of his allergies. Can anyone think of any other information to send.

Thanks

 

[Longsx3]

Originally posted by twoofdad
Jordons mom, I think you are right that the uncle is in control. I think we will handle it like we handle when he stays with them, just obey their rules and be on best behaivor. I did talk briefly with son about trip and mentioned that his cousin will likely wear pullups all the time and to not tease about that. I also told him that he might wear them too.

I am also going to send a note giving my brother permission to seek medical treatment if necessary with a copy of the insurance card and a brief medical history and a list of his allergies. Can anyone think of any other information to send.

Thanks

Make sure the note you send is notarized otherwise it isn't any good.

 

[CEDmom]

Personally, I wouldn't want to risk having my child regress. Why don't you compromise and have your DS wear a pullup on top of his underwear. Explain to him that it's just a precaution in case he can't get to the bathroom in time and that it doesn't mean he can just go in his pants instead of letting his aunt/uncle know he has to go. We do this with DD who's almost 5 whenever we travel and therefore might not be near a bathroom. So far the only time she's wet while doing this is if she's fallen asleep in the car or plane. Just have his aunt/uncle carry extra underpants & pullups in case he needs them.

 

[twoofdad]

I talked with my son and he is willing to wear the pullup, I think he thought it was the only way to get to go. I also considered underpants inside but my brother said he didn't want to deal with the underwear. My son did really well when he wore pullups on trips before about telling us he needed to go even if we couldn't get to a bathroom. He said he understands these are for just in case.

My brother talked again last night and they plan on getting early starts and then taking a rest or nap after lunch, maybe just finding a quiet place to rest in the park and figures the kids will sleep.

I think when they get back I will see how it went on how I deal with any regression issues. My son tries to be like his older brother 12 so much he isn't likely to go back

 

[ahutton]

Here is what I used when my DD traveled with my parents:

Parental Permission and Medical Consent



DD Name
Date of Birth
Home Address
Home Phone

I, *my Full name*, do hereby give my consent for my daughter, *DDs Full name*, to travel with *my Father's full name* and/or *my Mother's full name*. Further I authorize them, on my behalf, to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care which is deemed advisable by and is rendered under the general or specific supervision of any physician and surgeon licensed under the provision of the Medical Practice Act, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at a hospital, during all times that *my Daughter's full name* is in the presence of *my Father's full name* and/or *my Mother's full name*.

It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment or hospital care being required, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of *my Father's full name* and/or *my Mother's full name* to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment or hospital care which the physician, in the exercise of his best judgment may deem advisable.

Health Insurance Information:

Company Name
Group Number
ID Number

Claims Address:
Company Name
P.O. Box
Dallas, TX 75226-0044

No known medical conditions. No known allergies. Blood type unknown at this time – Mom is A+; Dad is O+. All immunizations current up to *age* year old preventative care visit.

X_________________________________________________
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*My full name*, Mother and natural parent


This was taken from forms I work with, and also some blank forms I found on the subject. I figured it covered all possibilities. Fortunately she never needed it!