My son just turned 4yrs old this month. He is potty trained, he will go potty by himself all the time it's just getting him to go #2 on the potty. I have done everything, treats, letting him see me go to the bathroom,big boy underware,saying bye bye and flushing,reading books while on the potty, you name it I have done it. I even bought a special seat with Elmo on the seat hoping he would use the special seat. I am at my witts end, I have found myself getting angery and yelling at him for this. I don't want to do that, I have even cried by myself thinking I am doing something wrong.He will go #2 on the floor of his room,bathroom or any where he can find a place. I don't know what to do, I'm really getting tired of cleaning waste of the floor and my house stinks like a dirty bathroom. He knows he is doing it he will go and hind.He knows he has the urge to go. It's just getting him to sit on the potty and go. It's as if he is scared.We got the #1 down just got to get the #2 down
2007-04-19 07:55:37 · 10 answers · asked by stacy j 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My daughter is 3 and has the same problem. She does great going peepee but when it comes to number 2...UGH!!!!! I talked to the doctor yesterday and he told me that a lot of times it is just laziness. He told me to put her on the potty when she first wakes up and after she eats. Also keep an eye out for signs he is about to poop. My daughter gets really quiet and hides behind a chair or bends her knees. I hope this helps. I know how absolutely frustrating it is. Good luck to you.
2007-04-19 10:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by pseop3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked him if he is afraid? If not, try that and make sure to explain that he can't go down the drain. If that isn't it, It sounds like he could be using it as a control issue. Try not to make a big deal out of it even though I know it is very upsetting. When he goes where he isn't supposed to, calmly remind him that is not how it is supposed to be done. Obviously he knows this but if he sees he won't get a big fuss, maybe he won't do it. Another idea is to make him go back to diapers. I know that doesn't sound fun but the good news is he probably won't like it either. Tell him until he is actually fully potty trained, you think it is better to have him go back in diapers because you get too angry when he goes on the floor. Mostly just try to stay calm. Whenever I have trouble with my son, I try to look at the big picture. Everyone ends up doing both in the toilet sooner or later. You will get through this.
2007-04-19 15:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by iceemama 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you think he is afraid of the toilet, maybe this will help. If you still have a potty chair, not the seat that sits over the toilet, but an actual separate potty chair, see if he'll use that until he gets over his fear of the big toilet. While this is not an ideal solution (since you still have to be dealing with poo), trust me, you really do NOT want him to start holding it in rather than going and wind up with chronic constipation over this! It can take YEARS to clear it up.
Talk to your pediatrician about it, it's a lot more common than you may realize and he or she may have some tips for you.
Best wishes.
2007-04-19 17:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by The Skin Horse (formerly ll2) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So sorry you poor thing! That sounds awful! I don't have any advice for you. Haven't even started potty training my little girl yet. I just like reading the stories from other parents, to see what I'm in for!
Sounds like you're doing all the right things. Hopefully some other parents will have an answer for you!
2007-04-19 15:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try telling him that its okay if he doesnt use it now my son didnt use the toilet for number 2 until he was 6 get him the pull ups that are like underwear its eaiser if he chooses not to use the toilet.
2007-04-19 15:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by lizzie s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
definately babysit some one else's kid who has the process down. Praise that kid and your son will be so jealous he'll have to try it more.
2007-04-19 15:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Skibs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most probably he's not comfortable doing it while sitting down. when they are in their nappy they do it standing up and get used to it.
2007-04-19 15:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by mariella e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the poop sit in the toilet and flush it when he's not looking
2007-04-19 14:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is just unacceptable behavior for a four year old make him clean his own mess.
2007-04-19 14:59:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he will eventually figure it out
2007-04-19 14:58:33 · answer #10 · answered by Vanessa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋