My 2-year-oldkeeps putting her hand down the back of her diaper - why is she doing this?

Question

She's rarely wet or dirty when she does this, so I'm not sure what's going on. She always stops when I tell her to, but I'd love to understand why she's doing it.

Answer 1

That was my daughter's sign of wanting to be potty trained. At 2 years old, it's really time to kick that expensive diaper habit anyhow...



I think the above sign could also be mixed with the uncomfortable itchies of wearing diapies...



Good luck with taking the next step!

Answer 2

When my daughter was around two she used to do this too. It seems that it was because she was learning the use of her hands more and curious about her diaper. I let her play with one with a doll and showed her how it went on and came off...she stopped after that.

Answer 3

yes ide try powder, or make sure she is truly clean from her last potty. sometimes if its not really clean AND thoroughly dry back there it may irritate, a little. She also may just think it tickles a bit, natural.

have some antibacterial hand gel or something available, so she doesnt touch her face or anything after.

everyone elses advice looks good too.

Answer 4

If she is 2 she won't be doing it for long. Don't worry about it. Probably just a habit.

Answer 5

Well, my first reaction is to ask her what is bothering her. Maybe it's rubbing against the small of her back and causing itching.....

Answer 6

Because she can. If you make a big deal out of it she will wonder what all the fuss is about.

Answer 7

my son had the same problem, I think it was itchy, now his problem is he take his diaper off, he's naked most of the time now...lol

Answer 8

Its her way of letting you know that she`s ready to be potty trained and that it bothers her.

Answer 9

maybe a rash, or make sure she's not seeing you pleasure yourself....kids are mimics.... always remember that

Answer 10

ummmmm its itchy, try doing those baby powders

Answer 11

she is most likely just exploring something new