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5 year old boy refuses to poo in toilet, what should I do?

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Rikki22
Rikki22

My 5 year old is a happy and healthy little boy. He refuses to poo on the toilet and soils his pants. He will pee in the toilet no problem. He will also hold on and not poo for days until he produces a giant poo in his jocks. I have tried sitting him on the toilet when I see him make the poo face but he will scream to get off. I have tried a toddler toilet seat with a step, a learners potty or just the toilet and nothing has worked. His 6 year old brother has no problem with the toilet at all. I've also tried bribery of toys, lollies, you name it.... nothing. He will poo in his jocks and then flush the pooh into the toilet himself.... I just don't know what else to do to get him to sit and poo. Please help.

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  • louise21984
    louise21984 Rikki22

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    Be interested to see what others recommend for this. He'll grow out of it, of course, but until then! 😦

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