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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
My son will not have a BM in the toilet!
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
My son will not have a BM in the toilet!
by theirmom, Apr 25, 2002 12:00AM
My son will be 4 years old in July and will only do BMs in his pants. He has done it in the toilet about 6 times and otherwise, is completely dry during the day and often at night.
Three weeks ago, we gave him the choice of keeping his underware and doing BMs in the toilet, or keeping his diapers. He chose the underware and did BMs in the toilet for 3 days in a row. Then he held it in for the next 4 days.
After calling his doctor, we gave him a glycerin suppository, but ever since, he is back to soiling his pants. He now holds it in and we have to give him a suppository every 3-4 days. What should we do now?
Three weeks ago, we gave him the choice of keeping his underware and doing BMs in the toilet, or keeping his diapers. He chose the underware and did BMs in the toilet for 3 days in a row. Then he held it in for the next 4 days.
After calling his doctor, we gave him a glycerin suppository, but ever since, he is back to soiling his pants. He now holds it in and we have to give him a suppository every 3-4 days. What should we do now?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Apr 25, 2002 12:00AM
, Apr 25, 2002 12:00AM
Essentially, stay focused on your current path. Instead of the suppository, ask your doctor about a regimen (perhaps stool softener and maybe laxative) to prevent constipation as your son gets used to this new process. Do not revert to diapers now that you've moved in this direction. It'll be fine - give it time. Also, establish a simple reward system for each time your son uses the toilet.
