How to you get a toddler to poo in the potty / toilet?

[bethski]

My 2 1/2 ds has got the weeing business sussed (at the mo') but won't entertain the idea of pooing anywhere but in his pants. He knows when he is having a poo as he takes himself off to a corner of the room, and will sometimes announce it, at which point I suggest the potty / toilet but he gets quite anti, so I'm reluctant to make a big deal of it in case I scare him off completely. Any suggestions? I've spoken to a couple of mums from work but no-one seems to have had the same problem.

we have the same! dd did however poo in potty friday when she had the trots!!! waiting for her to need to go again now she's eating properly again 2 c what happens.....

We have not made any progress with getting out of nappies, so I can't speak from experience, but a friend uses bribes for poos and gives her dd a small treat for doing one in the potty. I have also heard of people putting a nappy in the potty for the toddler to poo in, makes it less scary perhaps? I think the idea of 'losing' what seems like quite a large part of your body must freak them out, as it seems a common problem.

We have this problem with dd and from reading threads on here, I've realised it's fairly common. I think your relaxed approach is the best otherwise pooing could become a real issue leading to holding in, constipation etc. It's a real bore I know, but some kids are just not psychologically ready for pooing in the potty till sometime after they are dry. Sorry - no magic solution, just LOADS of patience.