The key is figuring out why a child is struggling to poop in the potty, L’Italien says. Two of the most common answers to this question are constipation and withholding, which are often connected.

Some toddlers find learning to pass stool ... a fear of passing stool typically develops during potty training. Often when children withhold poop, they have had a painful bowel movement because ...

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I, personally, was on the brink of calling a “poop therapist” when my toddler was "stepping into her independence” by refusing to poop. One day, you might think you won the potty training ...

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Be a positive potty model. When you go to the bathroom, use it as a chance to talk your child through the process. Use words your child can say, like pee, poop, and potty. If you plan to start ...

Pee and poop end up in places they shouldn’t (like ... grab a big drink), and read on for our top recommendations of toddler potty chairs and seats! While many of us would prefer to minimize ...

Accidents are part of potty training. But there are things you can do to help toddlers avoid pooping their pants. Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi ...