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Cooperation At Its Finest

Did you know that urine, under normal circumstances, is sterile? Yes, it’s actually cleaner than tap water or your computer keyboard. I think this is important information for parents because an essential part of parenting is coming in contact with bodily fluids on a regular basis. Right? If it’s not vomit or spit up or poop in the bathtub, then it’s usually pee. Now poop is full of bacteria. And the human mouth is a dirty place. But urine, hey. While we all think it’s disgusting, truth be told, it’s far less dangerous than, say, a toddler licking your face.

Why do I feel compelled to inform you about the cleanliness of a toddler’s bladder contents? Well, it’s because last night I discovered the girls’ new trick. Yes, let me ask you, what is better than two small children who quietly entertain themselves in the living room while Mommy is upstairs showing the builders what needs to be repairing?

Can you guess?

Yes, that’s right. What’s even better is discovering that they have worked together to remove their pajamas and their diapers. And are now hiding in the kitchen giggling hysterically and yelling “Naked!”

And also realizing that my socks are soaking wet.

But I was very proud of the way they were playing so nicely together while I was busy.

Dr. Lara Zibners, Nov 03, 2011

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