How to Get a Toddler to Poop on the Potty

Some toddlers seem to get the hang of potty training although they refuse to poop on the potty. A few issues could be the problem. For instance, you child might be constipated and need to eat more fiber. Do not fret if your child continues to poop in his diaper. You can determine what is causing your toddler's problem by following a few simple tips. You can be successful with potty training by continuing to praise the correct behavior your toddler makes.

Instructions

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      Encourage your child for his correct behavior. You should avoid making your child feel bad that he has not pooped on the potty. Praise your child when he pees and keep providing him with encouragement to poop on the potty.

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      Help your child grow and develop. Young children have a desire to poop on the toilet like big kids and their parents do, but fear can sometimes block their progress. Your child might be experiencing what pediatrician Dr. Greene refers to as the D3 cycle. This cycle involves discomfort, dread and delay. The D3 cycle might start at any time, and Greene says it could be caused by a short-lived illness, hard stool, or even just the fear of that huge hole in the toilet seat. You must help your child break this cycle and become comfortable with pooping before you can move forward with potty training.

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      Revert to using diapers again. Greene says the child should become relaxed when she uses diapers, which she is accustomed to using. In addition, your child might be able to adjust to using the potty after a little while when you try potty training again. Put her in the driver's seat and allow her to try pooping in the potty again when she is ready, suggests the website, What to Expect.

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      Consider your child's diet. A diet that has a lot of cheese and carbohydrates can constipate a child, who needs fiber to create a bowel movement. Pick out some fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables.

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      Set some books out for your child to read while on the potty. Your child can read to relax. You can help your child read to encourage him to get comfortable on the potty.

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