DS is 2.4 and beginning to show some signs of being ready to potty train (e.g. He tells me when he is weeing in his nappy) but I have not done anything about it because he's really struggled with constipation ever since he was weaned and I just can't see how it'll be possible to train him to poo on the toilet / potty when he already finds it so hard to go.
I've been to and fro to the doctors and (so far) resisted laxatives but he's regularly taking lactulose and daily prune juice and we work hard at getting him to drink lots of water and eat a good amount of fruit and veg. This usually keeps it at bay but recently we've had another flare up (didn't poo for a week ) and even when things are better he still often strains without producing a poo.
I keep thinking that I'll potty train when we've sorted the consolation but now I'm beginning to think we'll always struggle with the constipation so I'll have to train around it.
Any tips? I know I have a good while if necessary but would be good to have some insight / help if possible.
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fionnthedog · 11/08/2016 22:10
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