Sometimes, your child is simply not able to gain control of his or her bowels. Much of this might have a lot to do with his or diet. If you alter the diet, you may have a better chance of helping your child be able to poop effectively on the potty. (more…)
Constipation is most often a factor in belated bowel control. A child who cries, screams, or kicks when urged to use the potty may be doing so because of the discomfort or pain experienced due to constipation. In this case, it is not stubbornness, but fear (real or imagined), that is keeping the child from doing what you ask and holding back. Some even believe there can be an inherited tendency towards constipation. (more…)
Bowel control is often achieved before bladder control. Parents can usually tell when a bowel movement, or BM, is about to happen. When they suspect a BM is imminent, they can bring their child to the potty to see if the toddler is able to relieve themselves there. However, potty training is a very individual process, and some toddlers may achieve bladder control before bowel control. Ultimately, you’ll find what works best for your child. (more…)
When is a toddler ready to start potty training? This is perhaps the most hotly debated part of the whole potty training process. Over-anxious parents who don’t want to deal with the bother of diapers anymore often try to force their child into using the toilet before they are ready. (more…)
