My 4 1/2 yr old sons BM problems

[TydensMom]

My 4 1/2 yr old son has recently been having BM in his underwear. When asked what the problem is he says that he doesn't feel good. This has been going on for a few weeks now. It has even gone as far as him having a full BM in his sleep. He has been potty trained since the week before his 3rd birthday, which he did all by himself. I'm confused and stressed about the whole situation. I am to the point of putting a diaper back on him. He has days where I will have to change his underwear 6 or 7 times in a 20 minute period. My husband and I have been seperated for several months now and Im not sure if this could be the cause of his stress. What can I do to help my little guy get back on track?


This discussion is related to Significant potty training regression at 4 1/2.

[mamadiva26]

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SEPERATION,  TO HONEST WITH U IT COULD BE THAT. KIDS REACT DIFFERENT WITH THAT. DOES HIS FATHER SEE HIM. I THINK U SHOULD TRY TELLING HIM THAT U GOING TO PUT A PULL UP ON HIM. TELL HIM THAT ONLY BABIES WHERE THEM. IF THAT DOESNT WORK TRY TAKING SOMETHING AWAY THAT HE LIKES ALOT , THEN REWARD HIM WITH THE TOY OR SNACK OR WHATEVER IT IS HE ENJOYS ALOT. HOPE THIS HELPS.