my child is having pooping problem

[deesklan3]

Hi i have asked but dont seem to be getting any feedback. My daughter is pooping herself i mean it  would be ok if she was a baby put she is 5 years old and starting kinder in the fall what to do????? PLEASE SOME ONE HELP!!!!

[Nublina]

Hi. Let me start by telling you that I am in no way an expert but I hope I can steer you in the right direction. First, take a good look at your daughter's diet. Does it consist of enough fruits and vegetables? Does she drink enough water? What is the consistency of the poop? The reason I ask is because she may be constipated. When children become constipated a bowel movement can be quite uncomfortable. So to avoid the discomfort they will hold it until they can't anymore and that's when accidents happen. Maybe you should make an appointment with your pediatrician and discuss what is going on with your daughter. Or you can try fiber gummie bears but I'd talk to her pediatrician first. Talk to her, comfort her and let her know you want to help. Scolding her or punishing her for her accidents will only make this problem worse. Rule out any underlying medical or dietary issue first. If that's not the case then try getting her into a routine of going at a certain time like shortly after a meal. Give her a book and ask her to sit there even if she doesn't think she needs to go. If nothing happens then let her off the potty and try again a short while later. Be consistent and don't lose your cool (trust me I know how easy it is to lose it when you have deal with a poop mess.) Best of luck.

[Nichole05]

Maybe you should try to take her to the bathroom every so often and try to make her go, if you have noticed a pattern as to the time of day she goes you may wanna try it then. You may have to get a bit forceful to make her go but tough love is the best love!