Reply #10: We had this problem with our youngest. Here is what I did. [View All]

[ScreamingMeemie]

I only put him in underwear, even though it made a mess. Whenever he would poop in his pants I would bring him in the bathroom, take off the pants and he would watch while I swished them out in the toilet and then rinsed them out. It was very hard to not make a big deal out of it. I did it as calmly as I could, always keeping him there with me. After a week of this, I think he got the message and realized he either 1. didn't want to spend all that time in the bathroom instead of playing or 2. realized the scope of the mess and how much easier it would be to just go on the pot. I kept a collection of stories in a basket by the toilet and told him if needed I would sit and read to him. It became less of a "job" and more of a nice experience for him. I can happily say he went to kindergarten sans training pants. Best of luck, I know how trying this is for you. :hug: Laura