The Five Stages of Diaper Filling: A Journey in Photos

Years ago, two well-known alcoholism researchers, Carlo C. DiClemente and J.O. Prochaska, introduced a five-stage model of change to help understand patients with addiction problems and motivate them to modify destructive behavior. It is unknown whether they appreciated that their model is equally applicable to pooping one's pants.


Precontemplation.  Sam is blissfully unaware that his diaper must soon be filled.

Contemplation.  Sam becomes aware of the potential to fill his diaper and seriously considers doing so. 

Preparation.  Sam commits to filling his diaper.

Action.  You better believe action.

Maintenance.  Sam realizes the consequences of his action and hopes that Mom or Dad is around to get him out of this mess.