How to Get Your Child to Poop in the Toilet

Potty training can be a nightmare for parents, but it doesn't have to be. Frequently, children will urinate in the toilet fairly easily, but getting them to poop in the toilet can be much harder. Usually, you can start potty training your child once he is anywhere from 12 to 24 months old, according to PottyTrainingConcepts.com. To use the toilet, your child must be able to express the need to use the bathroom, remove his diaper or underwear, control his body enough to not soil a diaper for at least two hours and know the importance of using the toilet.

Instructions

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      Buy a toddler-size potty chair for your child to sit on next to the toilet. If your child is large enough to get onto the toilet easily, buy a toilet seat ring so she doesn't slip into the toilet.

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      Explain the process of using the toilet to your child. Give him simple instructions about removing his diaper or underwear, sitting on the toilet, cleaning himself and flushing. Cleaning himself will take some time, so you'll need to help him until he gets comfortable.

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      Ask your child fairly often whether she needs to use the bathroom. If she separates herself from other people, gets quiet suddenly or appears to be straining, she may be resisting the urge to defecate.

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      Bring your child into the bathroom when he needs to defecate, but don't constantly make him sit on the toilet against his wishes. Stay with him if he wants, and make sure he cleans himself properly.

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      Reward your child when she uses the toilet successfully. Keep notes on when your child defecates, and see if you can identify a pattern for when she may need to go.

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