DS has just turned 3 and won't poo in the potty or toilet. He never has at home but apparently did at nursery for a couple of weeks. At first he'd save it for his nappy but now he is just pooing in his pants (home and nursery). We try and do all the motivational stuff, offer bribes etc. but he just says he doesn't want to poo in the potty. I feel that if if I'd started potty training way earlier (first attempt about 2.8, then 2.10) he wouldn't have this hang-up. I have no idea when he's going to poo apart from that he does it every other day, sometimes leaving it even longer. When he was holding wee in, sitting him on the potty for long periods in front of the TV didn't work, so I can't imagine it would for poos, I think he probably just has to get over it by himself.
Not sure exactly what my purpose is in posting this - just made the mistake of reading some posts in this section from people whose children potty trained really quickly and easily. Grrr.