This topic is about how Grandad and Grandma can explain Grandad's daily colostomy irrigation routine to their curious 10-year-old granddaughter in a way that is honest and easy for her to understand. They want to make sure she isn't alarmed by his daily absence for about an hour. Here are some helpful suggestions:

1. Be open and truthful:
- Explain that Grandad was very sick, but doctors helped him, and now he uses a bag to go to the bathroom.
- Relate it to something she knows, like how Grandad used to run to the bathroom a lot.
- Kids often react with an "Eww" and then move on, so honesty can help remove any mystery or fear.

2. Offer to show or demonstrate, if everyone is comfortable:
- With parental consent and if Grandad is okay with it, let her see the pouch or the irrigation setup. Answering her questions while she watches can help normalize it.
- Seeing it firsthand can help her understand and be more careful around Grandad.

3. Treat it as just another physical difference:
- Explain that, like having red hair or a club foot, some people have a pouch because that's how doctors fixed their illness.
- Children usually accept these facts without judgment.

4. Use simple and age-appropriate language:
- Suggested phrases include: "Grandad has a poorly tummy, so the doctors made a new way for him to poo," or "Grandad poos in a bag and needs quiet time each day to clean it out."

5. Benefits of honesty:
- Being honest prevents children from imagining scarier explanations.
- It encourages mutual trust, making kids more likely to share their own issues.

6. If privacy is preferred:
- You could say Grandad needs a daily nap, which is a common and socially accepted reason, though most people suggest that being open is better in the long run.