Potty
training can be a challenging and rewarding process for both parents and
children. One of the most common issues that parents face is how to get their
baby to poop in the potty. Some children may be afraid or resistant to poop on
the potty and will instead wait to go in a diaper or pull-up. This can lead to
problems with constipation, leakage, bedwettting, or urinary tract infections.
If you are
struggling with this issue, don't worry. There are some tricks and tips that
you can try to help your baby overcome their fear and learn to poop in the
potty. Here are some steps that you can follow to make potty training easier
and more successful.-
Step 1:
Turn to books
Sometimes, reading
books about potty training can help children understand what is expected of
them and how other kids have done it. You can find books that are fun,
informative, and relatable for your child. Some examples are "Everyone
Poops" by Taro Gomi, "Potty" by Leslie Patricelli, or "The
Potty Book" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Read these books with your child
and talk about how pooping on the potty is normal and healthy.-
Step 2:
Transport the poop
If your
child poops in a diaper or pull-up, don't throw it away right away. Instead,
take your child with you to the bathroom and dump the poop into the toilet.
Explain to your child that this is where poop belongs and let them flush it
down. This can help them get used to the idea of pooping in the toilet and see
that it is not sccary or gross.
Step 3:
Visit the potty after meals
One of the
best times to encourage your child to use the potty is after they eat. This is
because eating stimulates the digestive system and makes it more likely that
they will have to poop soon. Try to establish a routine of taking your child to
the bathroom after every meal or snack.- Sit them on the potty and wait for a
few minutes. If they poop, praise them and give them a small reward, such as a
sticker or an M&M. If they don't poop, say "OK, we'll try again next
time" and don't make a big deal out of it.
Step 4:
Work with your child's schedule
Every child
has their own natural rhythm of when they tend to poop. Some may go once a day,
some may go twice a day, some may go every other day. Try to observe your
child's patterns and figure out when they are most likely to poop. Then, take
them to the potty at those times and see if they will cooperate. For example,
if your child usually poops in the morning, take them to the potty as soon as
they wake up or after breakfast.-
Step 5:
Watch for the signs
Sometimes,
children may not tell you when they need to poop or may not even realize it
themselves. However, they may show some signs that indicate that they are ready
to go, such as squirming, grunting, hiding, or holding their stomach. If you
notice these signs, take your child to the potty right away and ask them if
they have to go. Don't force them or pressure them, but gently encourage them
to try.-
Step 6:
Show how it's done
Children
learn by imitation, so one of the best ways to teach them how to poop on the
potty is by showing them how you do it yourself. You can invite your child to
join you in the bathroom when you need to go and explain what you are doing and
why. You can also use a doll or a stuffed animal as a model and pretend that
they are pooping on the pottty. Make sure you use positive words and
expressions when talking about pooping and avoid any negative or shameful ones.
Step 7:
Call in reinforcements
Sometimes,
children may need some extra motivation or support from someone else besides
their parents. You can ask a trusted family member or friend who has
successfully potty trained their child to talk to your child and share their
experience. You can also enlist the help of your child's favorite character or
toy and pretend that they are cheering them on or giving them advice. For
example, you can say "Look, Ellmo says you can do it!" or "Woody
wants you to be brave like him!"
Step 8:
Make it a relaxing experience
One of the reasons why children may be afraid or resistant to poop on the potty is because they feel tense or anxious about it. -
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