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Holding in poo

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mummyEmD · 04/04/2020 21:30

HHi

My daughter is 6. She is holding in her poo and then having accidents.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

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lauryloo · 04/04/2020 21:34

My son did this when he was younger. He's also 6 now but I just encourage him to go and remind him

The poo goes to pooland app worked well too

Crackerofdoom · 04/04/2020 21:34

Check out the ERIC website for good advice

www.eric.org.uk/Blog/potty-training-diaries-4-breaking-the-cycle-of-stool-withholding

I know it is tough at the moment, but do get her to the GP when restrictions are lifted if she is still witholding. Long term witholding leads to dry, hard stools which can cause fissures and be really painful.

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