A member asked:

My 3 year olds stool is real dark and hard. she never makes it to the potty, pee or poop. no complaints of discomfort. more than one week?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dietary change: Your child's stool is hard and dark because of her diet. It may be that she a large dairy intake which can cause constipation. The dark color is due to the iron found in dairy products.Once you resolve the dietary issuesit is timid to start toilet training your child.With this, your pediatrician will be able to help you set up a regime that you can follow.

Answered 1/28/2013

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