I have a three year old who has been trained to pee in the toilet. She does very well. However, getting her to go poop is another story. She constantly soils her underwear. She rarely goes poop on the toilet. Does anyone have any ideas on how we might be able to get her poop trained too? Any advice would be appreciated.
2006-08-31 19:00:10 · 18 answers · asked by prcla2000 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Boy have I been through this!!! I never thought I get my son pooped trained.
I made a "potty chart" ( a calendar ), each time he pooped he could pick a sticker ( I bought a big assortment ) and put it on the chart ( whick hung on the bathroom door ) After many unsuccessful attempts and bribery the "potty chart" is what worked at our house.
I also began taking away toys each time he pooped his pants, then each time he got a sticker on the chart he also got a toy back.
Best of Luck!!
2006-08-31 19:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by Beatlegirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've had 4 kids, so I have some insight with the potty problems, lol!
You could explain to her that pooping in the potty is what all 'big girls' do and even start a 'reward jar' for whenever she goes poop in the potty she recieves a token or something similar. Whenever she gets a certain amount per week/month she gets to pick a special event or small toy from the store or icecream even. You don't have to make it anything expensive, just so she understands that going 'poop in the potty' is something positive and make her feel like a grownup and that she gets to do something special with you or get an icecream etc. for her efforts. Good luck and happy training!
2006-09-01 02:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sitting her on the toilet for 10 minutes every morning, even if she doesn't do anything. Make it a fun time! Tell her what you want her to do and make a big deal over it if she does poop. If she doesn't, don't make such a fuss over it. Just be calm. Maybe she thinks that pooping in her pants is a way to get your attention. Some people say that a banana helps them to be regular with their toilet habits. By the way, I think it's unhygienic for kids to clean their own soiled underpants... Good luck to you!
2006-09-02 08:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this happened to my little boy when I potty trained him. He would ALWAYS pee on the potty but preferred to poop in his underwear. He knew when he had to go because he didn't want to be around anyone, he would disappear into his room and then come out and tell me he pooped. Finally I decided to take a favorite toy away every time he pooped his pants. He had to "earn" them back by pooping on the potty. It took a few of his fave toys disappearing for him to realize and now he poops on the potty and is so proud!! He will be 3 this month. Good luck and be patient with your daughter, she will get it.
2006-09-01 06:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they expect to go poop as quickly as to pee. Give her a big glass of water, at least 4 ounces, each day at the same time and then let her sit on the toilet for 10 or even 15 minutes at the same time every day. If you do this twice a day, morning and evening, it should help to regulate her little system and she will want to go. This will also prevent having to go while at school, or in the store, etc.
Using stickers, charts, rewards, praise, and all of that is great, as long as you combine it with support for the physical situation by providing fluids to ease the process and also provide sufficient regular opportunities to sit on the toilet.
Good luck!
2006-09-01 05:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make a big issue out of it. When she soils herself say "It looks like you need to change. Hold her responsible for the clean up when she soils herself. she can shake the poop in the toilet, rinse out her underwear, put them in the laundry, clean herself, and put on clean clothing. Don't help her! She will soon learn it is much easier to use the toilet. Good luck!
2006-09-01 14:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just went through this. Though my son would never get trained. I rewarded him every time he went with a piece of candy, bite sized ones work great. The only time he got candy was when he went on the toilet and I made a big issue when he was successful. He even went with me to the store to pick out his own big boy underwear. That was a big help I think. After we bought his underwear he would not even wear a pull up to bed. He said he was a big boy and wore his underwear. I did a lot of reinforcing that he was a big boy now and only babies went in their pants. I wish you luck.
2006-09-01 03:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by emaleiluv 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never went through this one with my kids, it was the oppisite with both my boys, I had them pooped trianed before I had them Pee trained, that is becouse, they didn't like the feel of the yuckness on them, All I can really say, is good luck, hope all works out for you and you daughter.
2006-09-01 06:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by crazy2have3kids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 boys I had to make it a fun game,as well as a rewarding one, some are scared some can't hold it it is a muscle and has to be trained, ask your pediatrician for more info, all children learn different practice, and consistency is the key, good luck!
2006-09-01 02:05:45 · answer #9 · answered by beautifulscorp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the people I know who did this the one that had the best luck took their kid and made him sit on the toilet for at least ten minutes several times during the day. They'd take away his favorite toy for the rest of the day if he messed his pants.
2006-09-01 02:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋