Leah came back from her shower to see a thick diaper and baby onesie waiting for her. She frowned at Tina. Tina sighed.
“You’re a big girl, Leah. You’re going to have big accidents. And big accidents means a thick diaper.”
“But I wanted to be a toddler,” Leah protested. She pointed at the onesie. “Not a baby!”
“Toddlers don’t wear diapers as thick as you need.”
“Yes they do!”
“Some toddlers might, but for the most part, they’ll be in thin diapers or even a pullup. Do you want to stick out when I take you out in public? Because a heavily diapered toddler will stick out. People will walk up to me and ask why I haven’t started potty training you yet.”
“Will that really happen?” Leah whispered.
“Yes, it will. A baby in a thick diaper, though, that’s supposed to be the case.”
“…Fine,” Leah muttered, audibly not happy.
“Good girl. Now, lay down so I can diaper you,” Tina said. Leah laid down. Tina lifted her naked butt and slid the diaper under her. She then carefully applied powder and taped the diaper on. “Now for your jammies!”
“It’s too early for bed,” Leah protested.
“Not for a baby like you. Don’t worry, some warm milk will help you fall asleep,” Tina said as she put Leah in the onesie. She stood up. “Stay right here. I’ll be back.”
Tina went to the kitchen and mixed up a bottle of baby formula. After a moment, she decided to add something to help Leah sleep, as well as a couple things that would make sure she used her diaper during the night. Once the bottle was warmed, she came back and handed the bottle to Leah.
Leah guzzled the bottle down hungrily. She yawned.
“You were right. I am tired.”
“See? Mommy is always right,” Tina said. She picked Leah up and brought her into her room. Leah crawled into bed on her own. “Does baby girl want her binky?”
“Yes, Mommy,” Leah said sleepily. Tina put a pacifier into Leah’s mouth. Leah suckled on it, pleased. In a few moments, she was fast asleep. Tina set a baby monitor on the bedside table. Leah was going to have one or more accidents during the night, and she wanted to hear when Leah woke up so she could change her.