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My son who is four is toilet trained as far as doin a wee but won't do his poo in either the toilet or potty i have tried everything please help!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Behavior modificatio: Your child may have passed a hard stool which traumatized him. Try rewarding him with a gold star if he makes in the toilet.After x amount of times reward him with a prize. Encourage him whenever possible its a slow process but it works.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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