He uses the bathroom regularly for pee pee but will not poop. He does not do it in public, only at home. We have tried giving him treats, sitting him there at regular times, cheering for him, reading to him. It's almost like he's scared to sit on it.
2006-12-07 07:24:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Both my daughters would not poop either in the potty or toilet, only in the diaper. They say pooping is usually the first and easiest for them to master, but not for my kids. I just kept being patient and would encourage them to poop. When they would go in their diaper I would explain and show her how gross it is to go in the diaper. I know its kinda gross, but show him after you have used the bathroom so he knows that it is much cleaner and easier to do it in the toilet. Just keep up with the encouragement and praise. You are on the right track, and he will get a handle of it soon. Once he does it the first time, it will be a piece of cake for him. Also, if he is constipated (which I had a problem with since they would hold it so much) that could also hold him back. Give him foods rich in fiber so that constipation doesn't become an issue.
2006-12-07 07:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by MRod 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't make him. let him run around the house with a long shirt and no drawers. have an old fashioned chamber pot at hand. see if you can get an oldfashioned style picture book with pictures of a chamber pot in the bedroom and explain how folks had to do things before toilets came into the house, or come up with some other way to show him the pot is for poop. He may feel more comfortable if he can poop where he wants to. It may be that he doesn't want to sit and wait until the poop starts to come out, so if he has a pot at hand he is more likely to use it. Give him the power over the situation and he may take right to it. Don't worry about the future, he will eventually realise the toilet is more comfortable, private, and convenient.
best of luck
2006-12-07 07:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by soobee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my son. I finally let him pick out a DS at the store, but told him he could only play after the potty. Within 2 days he was potty trainined! He was just being stubborn. He wanted to be incontrol of something. Now that year has gone by, the Ds is why he helps clean his room and other things that he would not normally do. So find something that your SON loves and go from there!!
2016-05-23 04:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound gross, but one of my friens had to do it in front of her son and then show him. Try and make it fun for him too. Sing a happy potty song and tell him how he will be big like one of his favorite characters. I have told kids I babysit how elmo goes and that helps. Don't be too hard on him when he does it. My friend would also take the pull up and her son to the bathroom and they would dump the poop in the toilet and flush it. Hope this helps.
2006-12-07 07:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Hayley C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
he needs to relax on it. The first time he poops on the potty, give him a small (mabye fiber-filled?) treat like frout snacks or a small toy. let him build good memories of sitting there pooing.
2006-12-07 07:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by itsALICE! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have same problem w/ my 3 yr & 3 mo. daughter. I can't say I have the solution, but know you are not alone. This can be SO frustrating for you and your child. I've tried it all: stickers, candy rewards, praise, scolding, the promise of a big gift, you name it, and she still couldn't care less.
Check out babycenter.com for advice and support. Good luck to us all!
2006-12-07 08:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by Caro 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are potty training videos and dvd's out there for kids. You might even be able to rent one from your local library, or just purchase one online. They are very helpful in starting kids to potty train.
2006-12-07 07:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Decide why he's not. I he trying to parent you- make you mind. Who is the boss here/ ? You have to firm. On wayI heard is to pour warm water n them while they sit. But, this is only one way. But, if you aren't firm and consistent wth them- it's never gonna happen. I have even heard of parents who really don't want the hassle so they just keep the diaper things going. Build his confidence that he can do it. Build his confidence in other ways, too. Let him know he's a big boy. People act how tey are treated.
2006-12-07 07:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by answermaker96 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i did it with candy bribing, they get sticker or candy for pooping in the toilet, just tell him big boys poop in the potty not in pull up or diapers, my boy was the very same way. susan r
2006-12-07 07:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Susan R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son had a hard time learning at first. i went in with him and hugged him when he had to go, i rubbed his back, held his hands and would say...ok 1...2...3...push! lol....sounds corny, but it worked. i had to make the faces with him and tell him...it's ok, let it come out! it will fall in the potty and mommy will be so proud of you! it took one time of him doing it and he wasn't scared anymore.
2006-12-07 07:28:15 · answer #10 · answered by jamie_0778 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋