Help, my child is afraid to poop on the potty or toilet

Many children find peeing easier than pooping. Pooping requires relaxation and timing. It works better with a few simple steps.

In this section, you'll get exactly what you need to get started right away, step by step.

Choose the right moment

Let your child try after a meal.

Why this works: you are using the natural gastrocolic reflex.

Make it calm

Read a short book or sing a song.

Why this works: relaxation helps the intestines release.

Keep it short and predictable

Trying for 1–3 minutes is enough.

Why this works: this way, practicing doesn't feel like punishment or a struggle.

Name body signals

Say: “Do you feel your tummy pushing? Then you can try on the potty.”

Why this works: language helps your child recognize signals.

Celebrate every success with positive attention, no matter how small. This is how your child builds confidence.