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As a parent, you need a certain amount of patience to use a catheter on a child, especially when that child is 2-4 years old with a strong will of its own! It can be comforting to know that ISC is one of the most gentle ways to empty the bladder of a child that cannot urinate in a natural way.
It's important that your child learns that emptying their bladder is a private matter, which should be done in the toilet. You should therefore start catheterising your child at the toilet as soon as possible.
If your child wants to participate, let them help to fill the catheter package with water or perhaps carefully pull the catheter out after emptying their bladder. You can also acquire a special doll on which your child can practice inserting a catheter.
Consult your doctor or urology nurse for more suggestions.
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