Another potential reason for not pooping in the potty can be impatience—if your toddler is extremely active or impatient, they’ll probably not want to sit long enough to poop in the potty.

I hear frequently from parents who are trying to toilet train that the child is having some success. Namely, parents will say the child has learned how to pee on the potty, and has no wet accidents.

Potty training experts share tips for teaching your kid to do the toilet paper duties.

Encourage potty time when you know they’re likely to need to poop, which is often after meals, but don’t force it. Let them know the potty is always an option when they’re ready.

Usually, a toddler holding poop is caused by constipation or by normal toddler fears, anxieties, and power struggles. Here’s how you can help.

Accidents are part of potty training. But there are things you can do to help toddlers avoid pooping their pants.