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Sherry, Your son is old enough to understand the consequences of his actions. That is of course as long as there isn't a physical problem. Maybe it is time to take away some privileges, such as watching a favorite show and see if that works. Since I don't know your son, I don't know if this is a power struggle or if he truly doesn't understand the feeling. You might also try putting underwear under some Pull-ups and see if that works.-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Also, he doesn't seem to mind being wet or dirty!

-- Contributed by: Sherry

My 3 year old son will pee, but not poop in the potty. Also, unless he is prompted, he won't indicate that he has to use the potty. HELP!!!

-- Contributed by: Sherry

Mama Hayes, Your son is old enough to understand consequences. It sounds like you need to take away some privileges, such as TV, treats, etc. when he does this. If you think there is physical problem, however, you should contact your pediatrician.-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

My son seems that it does not bother him to poop in his underwear. Its like he does not mind it.WHY need help.

-- Contributed by: mamma hayes

I have a 5yearold son. He will pee pee in the potty but will not poop. Need advice.

-- Contributed by: mamma hayes

Try putting him in underwear along with pull-ups. He may decide he doesn't like the feeling of messing his underwear, and that might be the incentive for him to use the potty. This is what worked with my son.-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

My son will be 3 this January and we have been lucky because for the past 3 months he has been peeing in the toilet, however he still asks for diapers every time he has to poo.... there is no way of getting him to poo in the potty. Any advice?

-- Contributed by: Help!

SF, You'll need to take him to the potty periodically throughout the day regardless of whether he says he needs to go or not.-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

My son knows he is suppose to go to potty and does it at other family members houses when hes alone. But he will not stop playing with his brother and sister to go to the potty, and just goes in his pants. Any HELP???

-- Contributed by: SF_USAF_434

Samina, This is what worked with my son. I put big boy underwear under his pull-ups. He didn't like the feeling of messing in them, and he was ready to use the potty within the week. -Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Hi,

My little boy is 3 and refuses to use a potty when he does sit on it he will not take his nappy off. Do you have any tips I have brought him some underware that he picked as an incentive but still no luck?

-- Contributed by: Samina Bramble

Try giving him a few books to look at while he sits on the potty. Make it a pleasant experience, and he may enjoy sitting still for longer periods. If that doesn't work, you may need to start the whole training process over after giving it a rest for a few days-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

my 2 year old started doing poo and pee when i take him,problem is he does it standing, even poop. so now i got him his 3 potty but when he sits on it he doesnt feel like doing it even if he feel it. what should i do to make him do sitting?

-- Contributed by: pottyblues

Marisol, It is usually easier to potty train boys by having them sit on the potty. Since they may need to poop and pee at the same time, this will help eliminate some of the confusion. Just have your little guy sit with his legs slightly apart and his penis down. You may have to help him the first few times. Once he is a little older, he'll be tall enough to stand up to pee, but for now, don't worry about it.-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

I am a single mom and my 18 month old son is showing signs of readiness. He will hold his shirt and sniff as if it smells signally me that his diaper needs to be changed. I want to train him sitting down because this will be easier for both of us. I am wondering since this is new - when I set him on his potty seat does his penis go down in between his legs? If his legs close will that creat a pinch not allowing him to urinate? Thanks for you help!

-- Contributed by: Marisol

Ana, Maybe you need to stop the training for a couple of months, then try it again. Just let it go for a little while. Two or three months can make a huge difference in 3 year old's life. Write back if this doesn't improve things!-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

Hello, My son will be turning 3 next tuesday, and despite all of our efforts he just won't use the toilet. He will do it every now and then, but just a little 'squirt' in the potty but then two minutes later will let it all out. His childcare proovider is great and has been trying to help us aswell (he has been going to her for well over a year so is very comfortable with her) but still it is not working! We have tried sitting and standing, asking him every five minutes, showing him when we go, showing him elmo vidoes and reading books about it, letting him chose out 'big boy undies', praising him, bribing him.... What is the next step? How can I help him more????

THANK YOU!

-- Contributed by: Ana

Shawn, You don't say if your son has just started daycare, but if he has, his accidents may be his way of showing that he hasn't quite adjusted to his new environment. Any changes in a child's life can cause him to regress for a while. I really don't agree with the timeout solution at this time, however. It sounds like he needs some extra nurturing instead. How about sending him in some underwear inside some pull-ups for a few days to see how that works. Talk to his teacher about coming up with a more positive way to encourage him to stay dry. Let us know what happens!-Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

I am having trouble with my son having aciidents at daycare. I am reminding him in the morning and giving him a treat in the afternoon if he does have any accidents. I found out today his teacher is putting him in time out for this. She asid he is deliberately wetting himself. What do I do?

-- Contributed by: shawn

Hey Jessica, Well, I'm right in there with you, girl. My son is 3.4 months old. I don't even attempt to let him clean himself. I do it for him. When your son gets a little older, he'll have more dexterity, and he'll understand more about cleaning himself. Until then, I suggest you clean him up after each poop to save you both some stress and mess!--Susie

-- Contributed by: Susie1506

My son is 3.6 years old. he is potty trained in the peeing dept. but when he does poop he cannot clean himself. He makes a big mess and starts crying . How can I help him? his hands are to short to reach his behind?

-- Contributed by: jessica
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