Potty Training 101: How to Avoid a Bladder Infection

If your body is a party, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is an unwelcomed guest.   If you have ever had a UTI, you know what I’m talking about. You have to urinate all the time and when you do urinate there is a terrible burning sensation.  Sometimes a UTI will even bring some of its other famous party crashing friends, fever and headache. 

Now imagine how it must feel for a child. 

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Todders are at an increased risk for UTIs when potty training.  They tend to become constipated easily which is a major risk for a UTI.  

Signs your child may have a bladder infection:

•  Frequent urination
• Burning sensation when urinating 
•  Increased bed-wetting experiences
• Fever
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Blood in urine
   

Signs your child may have a kidney infection:

• Pain on the side near the kidneys
• General abdominal area
• Fever

If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, seek a pediatric urologist New York immediately. 

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 How can we prevent UTIs during potty training?

• Teach girls to wipe themselves from the front to the back.
• Give your child plenty of fluids which will help with constipation
• Teach your child to sit on the potty after a meal for a potential bowel movement
• Do not use bubble-bath during bath time
• After your child swims, ensure that he or she changes out of the web bathing suit immediately

How can we treat a bladder infection?

A urinary tract infection can be very serious for children. Therefore, if you think your child may have one, you should contact a pediatric urologist New York immediately.  Normally, a doctor will take a urine sample and if an infection is found, it will be treated with antibiotics. 

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