How do I get my 2 year old to go a poo on toilet?

Question

She is potty trained and sits on toilet to wee but will not poo until she has a nappy on.

Answer 1

Here's what worked for me-I'd go in with my daughter. Her potty chair was in front of mine, against the wall, so we were sitting knee to knee. We'd play and make funny noises. Then I taught her that to poop, you have to make funny faces. She thought that was the funniest thing in the world. She is three now & goes all by herself (but likes it when I come in & play, too.) and she makes funny faces into the mirror while she poops.

Sometimes, you just have to trick them, but I would not reccomend bribing with the promise of a new toy. That sets the kid up to only achieve when there is a material reward involved. You want the kid to achieve for the sake of achievement.

Answer 2

Some young potty-training children are strange about doing "poo", because they think it is something to be ashamed of, and develop psychological issues to do with pooing and just refuse to do it, preferring to do it somewhere like a nappy or pants which can be hidden/thrown away. Some are disgusted or even frightened of the idea of having to wipe their bottom, which may also contribute to preferring the nappy (because then mum has to wipe it)This is actually really very common.

I actually remember being a small child absolutely PETRIFIED of poo. It got so bad I had recurring nightmares about it... but that isn't the kind of thing you like to tell mum!

I think what generally works is openness without pressure, explaining why we poo (e.g. the journey of food etc.) Allow your child to feel that pooing is a natural process. Give it a lot of time and gentle education, and always be on hand for emotional support. She will get there in the end, it's just a phase that requires gentle handling. Remember not to pressure, as this can make a potentially stressful transition almost impossible.

Good luck! x

Answer 3

When I couldn't get my daughter to use the potty we came up with the "potty piggy". Every time she made a pooh on the potty she was given a quarter and a sticker.

For a while, she placed the sticker on a calendar that was in a place that she could reach. This way, it was obvious to her which days she did well on and which days she skipped.

When that started to work well we graduated to allowing her to place the sticker on her potty so she could see how well she was doing. The training potty is now completely covered in stickers.

Then, she took her quarter and gave it to her piggy bank. Eventually, when she was excited to go and didn't need to be asked if she needed to use the potty, we let her turn in her potty money for a special treat. (This also let us get rid of the money bribe).

The money from the potty piggy took the entire family out for icecream and we've never had an issue with the potty again. She was so excited about being a big girl she told everyone at the icecream place that her potty piggy was buying the icecream.

Answer 4

Take the diaper w/ poo in it and dump it in the potty for her to see. Tell her that she will have a party (we had cupcakes w/ candles and the whole family celebrated).
Just keep doing that.

2yr old is early, so don't stress. My son is 2 1/2 and *just* learned (just last week) he used to wait until night time when I put his night-time diaper on....Keep celebrating the fact that she goes without a diaper on all day and the #2 part will come soon.

edit: my son would wait until it was coming out (he would actually say, "poo poo coming out") and then we would have to rush him to the toilet - but that's how he got it.... every kid is different I'm sure.

Answer 5

this is a tough one as i would suggest not pushing her too hard. howecer if she is a long way into being to (ie nearly 3) i suggest you just stop buying nappies. sounds harsh but small children cant hold it forever-they generally only give you 5 seconds notice when you are out, leaving you in a blind panic to find somewhere they can go. Eventually she will relent as use the potty-big cheers kisses and hugs and she will be a little more eager next time.
Its always orth remembering that a nappy is a bit of a comforter to them, just like dummies and blankets. they give them all up eventually.

Answer 6

She needs to think of using the potty as fun. Make her feel like a big girl when she poo's "just like mommy"

Answer 7

Always study the time your baby poos,rush him/her to the toilet and stay with him there until he or she finishes,you can even get some toys ready in the toilet and always keep your toilet clean.

Answer 8

Give it time. The more you rush, the more likely accidents will be in the future. She'll let you know when she's ready. Most kids aren't fully trained until they are older, so if she is starting now be proud of her. Just get really excited when she does do it, and don't stress her out when she doesn't!

Answer 9

Reading books works wonders. Put a "special basket of books" in the bathroom for her to read. She can only read those books when she sits on the potty to poop. Or you can read them to her. Sit on the edge of the tub and read her a book to keep her on the toilet for longer.

Answer 10

Kids cannot hold in a poo for too long. Don't bribe, asking for trouble! Patience, and lots of pooie pants! She'll learn then!