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Anonymous
| | Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 10:03 pm: | |
So, our 2 year old son decided he wanted to "poop on the potty" the same week our daughter was born... i know, exactly opposite from what folks say will happen. Anyway, he's been doing great. We never read any books or bought many products since it was so self motivated and things seemed to be going well. Plus we've had our hands full with the transition to two kids. I've been a parent who likes to have a plan of action, but this took us by surprise and we've just been winging it. Anyway, just this past week he's started holding his bottom with his hand whenever his diaper is off including bathtime. So instead of playing and enjoying his bath he stands there making sure a hand is on his bottom at all times. He did have one accidental poop in the bath about two months ago. So why now? He seems sooo worried about accidentally going when he's naked, especially in the tub. Have we done something wrong to create this anxiety? Is this common at all or unique for our son? |
Narmin Parpia
| | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 03:32 pm: | |
To: New Mother of Two
Congratulations on your recent addition! And congratulations on your son's self-initiated potty training. It seems he takes after your desire to plan - - - he has his own potty training agenda!
All kidding aside, I understand your concern for your son's recently developed "fear" of accidentally going poop while naked. Take comfort in knowing it is not unusual for a child to develop a healthy curiosity for knowing how his body works. My guess is your son is beginning to realize where his poop comes from.
He is probably also not wanting to disappoint you by having an accident and creating a mess particularly now when he sees you are so busy with the new baby. Try not to make a big deal out of his sensitivity. If he's naked and places one hand on his bottom, ignore him. The best approach with a two year old is often distraction. Find a new and exciting two-handed activity for him in the bathtub. Don't bring up the subject unless there is another accident or your son verbalizes his concern. Then reassure him that accidents happen and they can be cleaned up.
As long as your son isn't regressing with his potty training, and/or playing with his poop, you're best bet is to relax and give it a little time.
Good luck, and please let us know how it goes.
Narmin |
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