How do I stop DD2 (2.6) playing with DD1's poo?

[Moosy]

DD1 (nearly 4) often poos after she goes to bed or first thing in the morning so she has a potty in their bedroom. Tonight is the third time in recent weeks that DD2 has tipped the poo out and played with it. The first 2 times it was only on one or two washable toys and the bathmat that the potty sits on, but tonight it was all over toys, books, rug, etc.

I've explained to her that it's dirty and that she mustn't do it, but she doesn't seem to 'get' it. I know she's only little, but surely there must be a way to stop her doing it?

Tonight DH threw away the dirty things and we've taken away all the toys in her bed (bar one that she can't sleep without) and she did get a bit upset at that but she still didn't seem to understand. Each time I've asked her if she knew why we were cross and she said "because I did play with the poo" but she still does it.

Any ideas on how to stop this happening again?

Problem (hopefully) solved! DH has taped over the catch on their door and put magnets in the frame so it stays closed, and has put a little handle where DD1 can reach but DD2 can't.

I expect I'll be back later asking how you keep children in their bedroom at bedtime!

Cunning use of CD player with nice calming story tape/music chosen by ds...works brilliantly

Aww Moosy bless you big hugs. Go easy on her everyone has different ways of doing things, and if that worked for her well so be it. Mumsnet should be a place were people go for advice without being harsh or judgemental, if you cant say anything nice, just dont post thats what i do especailly when it comes to certain subjects which i have strong views on lol.