My little boy (3rd) is happy to use the loo for a wee but still wears nappies due to the fact that he gets upset when he needs a poo. He crosses his legs to stop it coming out. There isn't a physical reason to stop him going and he is almost constantly pooing as obviously it needs to come out but he's not having it. Have tried the stickers/sweets/loads of fuss route but it's not working and worrying about the little chap as he really gets in to a state. Have given him a very mild laxative at suitable dose in order to releave him of the hard tummy but obviously this is just a short term solution. Any ideas from anyone who's been there? It isn't a fear of the toilet issue either (he loves the loo)
2007-10-13 11:20:20 · 10 answers · asked by snaffle 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Thank you Midnight - So I'm not fit to have children because I didn't use correct medical terminology on a toddler question site. God Bless you, you're a saint.
2007-10-13 11:55:45 · update #1
It's a guess, but if you can find out why he's afraid that would help. Try consulting with a doctor. It might be a matter of time and him learning that it's going to be ok. If he had a bad experience, it might just take time for him to learn that it won't always be that way. Fear is a tough thing to shake sometimes. Don't lose hope and don't give up.
2007-10-13 11:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a bit concerned.. if he was constantly pooing or needing to go, then why a laxative was given to him? If he is constantly going there might be a reason why he is scared. Maybe you just meant that's the way it is now because of the laxative.. either way..It might hurts when he goes, or their might be other reasons. You say he's not afraid of the toliet but he's afraid of pooing, there should be a reason if this just started all of a sudden. Talk with him and try to figure out what it is. It may be scary for him to talk about it, especially when everyone around him is trying to just make him do it anyway. Take him to the doctor and see what they say. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/toilet/179.html There are some things you may try, besides what you have already. Also try to google your question. I found a lot of answers to questions just by typing "child scared of poo" in google. I'm not sure of your past circumstances however, so I don't want to post something not helpful, such as child having a lot of constipation in the past. Good luck!
2007-10-13 11:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes kids want to hold on to what they make in their diaper. My daughter is three and going through exactly the same thing. I suggest dumping the poo in the potty when he does finally go in his nappies. Then let him see it and tell him that he can flush when he is ready (if he readily flushes when he wees). He may just be "holding on" so that you can't take it away. This is what worked for my son. My daughter has been having a rougher time, though, and I searched the internet for the same answer. I found it on the site below. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me!
2007-10-13 11:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by Serena 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are scared during a phase because they think the poo is a part of them , a piece that falls off and gets washed away. Give him a bit more time, and he will be "ready" to go on his own. Maybe give him books to look at while he is sitting there...that is probably how men get in that habit! :)
2007-10-13 11:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by wawawebis 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 16:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OmG.. Im on a rant. It is stool ,not poo. A bowel movement, not poo. It is urine and urination not wee. And a penis and anus not wee wee. Yes, your son will embarress you in public with the terminology, but if you are not mature enough to use the correct words then what are you doing with a child?
On to the problem. I remember doing the same thing when I was lil. I would hold my bowel movements in for as long as I could. I am really unsure why, but as an adult I have constipation issues. Maybe it is some anal retentive thing, I dont know. Whatever the case the sooner you get him no longer afraid of bowel movements the better. Make sure he has enough fiber in his diet.
2007-10-13 11:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Well Serena, you have the best answer as far as I am concerned....I kept an eye on DR Greene when I was breastfeeding, but his answer on the pooping situation was the best!! I have saved it to my fav's for later use..
2007-10-13 12:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up encoprisis. My son had this, it was terrible. I finally found a good specialist to help me. I had to give him emema's to clean him out...and then to keep him going we gave him prunes, prune juice or medimucil crackers. Its tough watching them go thru it.
2007-10-13 11:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, let the little sucker hold it in 'till he explodes !!!!!
2007-10-13 11:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
hhhmmm...maybe hes afraid of crapping his guts out, idk. I have heard of that happening
2007-10-13 11:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋