How Can I Get My Son to Poop in the Potty?

Many toddlers will be fully pee trained before they are consistently pooping in the potty. The sensation to poop is not as strong as the sensation to pee. Many kids are scared or hesitant to poop on the potty because they view it as a part of themselves and don't like the feeling of something dropping out from under their body. Toddlers also tend to prefer the security of a diaper. Realizing these facts and helping your toddler get over his fears will help him be more willing to poop on the potty.

Instructions

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      Find out the fear. Talk to your toddler about pooping on the potty to find out why he is resistant. Discuss his fears and reassure him that learning to poop on the potty is normal and will be OK.

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      Offer extra rewards. He may be more motivated to go if he is given added rewards for his efforts. This should be on top of his potty chart and other rewards previously given.

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      Keep him regular and chart when he typically poops during the day. Have him sit on the potty at these times and encourage him to go. Being regular can help avoid constipation issues getting in the way.

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      Stock the bathroom with a few books or other activities to keep him busy while he sits on the potty. This keeps toddler's patience longer than sitting alone.

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      Let him poop in a diaper while sitting on the toilet. If he is not ready to poop in the toilet, this can be a transitional step.

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      Next time he needs to poop, cut a hole in the bottom of the diaper. This trick will give him the security of having the diaper there, but once he sees the poop is in the toilet he will realize it wasn't so scary.

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      Encourage him to sit on the potty to poop. Be reassuring and praise his efforts to keep him motivated to use the potty.

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      Realize he may still have an occasional accident, especially if he is busy playing or has other distractions to make him forget. Remember getting upset will only discourage him from going. Rather praise the progress he has made and remind him he is still your big boy.

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