He's been toilet trained since 2 (day/night/pee/and poop). I think he's being lazy, we've been using pullups during the day b/c I'm tired of washing underwear. He's mad he has to wear them, but it hasn't helped.
2006-12-19 06:47:48 · 8 answers · asked by vegigirl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Stop giving this issue attention. He is in control. My guess is that he is getting attention for soiling himself and it feels powerful to him.
Count out the remainder of his pullups and say "After 7 more pullups you get to use the toilet. Make sure he is in clothing that he can get on and off without any help including "Big boy" underwear that he picks out. When you feel he is about to have a bowel movement, say to him “It seems like you need to use the bathroom.” Say nothing more than that. If he soils himself, hold him responsible for the cleanup. Say to him “It looks like you need to change.” Give it no more attention. I know it will be a little hard for you but don’t give in. He can shake the poop into the toilet, rinse them out, put them in a bag and into the laundry, clean his body (take a bath if necessary), and put on clean clothing. He will soon learn that it is much easier to use the toilet.
To help him feel powerful say things like "You did that by yourself!" "You can run super fast!" "You stacked every block!" "Look how many colors you used on you picture!" These phrases are great confidence builders, great ways to show attention, and great ways to help him to feel powerful in a positive way.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
2006-12-19 07:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't get angry with him, he may have gotten abit scared. Watching something on TV or maybe reading a book. Or it could just be plain and simple lazy. Just let him know that he has to do number 2's in the toilet and take him. Sing a song to him or play a game to make him not so scared or lazy to go to the toilet.
2006-12-19 18:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did this after my daughter was born. But almost every kid will go through a regression period after being potty trained just stay calm and relaxed and give positive reinforcement. Going to pullups is not a good idea though tried that with my son and it made things worse.
2006-12-19 07:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by goodmommy22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is trying to tell you something, has anything changed, have you moved, is there a new baby, does he go to daycare or preschool? There is something going on more than laziness try talking to him ask him if there is something wrong, ask him why he doesnt poop in the toilet anymore. Good luck
2006-12-19 07:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by aries6604 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a new baby in your house? Sometimes it is either jealousy or they just aren't ready to grow up just yet.
Also, my aunt use to babysit for a little boy who began doing that after being potty trained. His parents were as frustrated as you, but they later found out that he had M.D.
It might be best to call your child's pediatrician on this one. Best wishes!
2006-12-19 07:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Car Trouble 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is there a new baby in the house? he might want the same kinda attention the baby gets.
If he goes to daycare, another child might do it.
If he is aware of what he is doing, i would start taking away toys he likes until this behavior stops.
good luck
2006-12-19 06:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by kimberly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah it sounds to me like something in your son's life has changed and he is not happy about it at all. whatever you do don't scold him. tired of washing underwear how big could they be.....give him back his underwear and tell him he is a big boy with big boy underwear and should try to remember to poop in the potty
2006-12-19 07:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Lori C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ah the joy of potty traing is hard work and somebody is got to do it
2006-12-20 02:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by chuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋