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2yr old has been withholding her poop, she runs around irritated but won't poop. her poop is soft & doesn't seem to be constipation related. when she finally poops, she sometimes vomits. can this be related to potty training?

Q: 2yr old has been withholding her poop, she runs around irritated but won't poop. her poop is soft & doesn't seem to be constipation related. when she finally poops, she sometimes vomits. can this be related to potty training?

: Yes, I find 2 a bit young to train as only about 25% succeed while 75% at 3 and essentially all by 4. The stress of the expectations can bring out the cited behavior. Using a reward system for accomplishing gradual steps toward the goal, with a relaxed approach, has worked for many.

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Yes, I find 2 a bit young to train as only about 25% succeed while 75% at 3 and essentially all by 4. The stress of the expectations can bring out the cited behavior. Using a reward system for accomplishing gradual steps toward the goal, with a relaxed approach, has worked for many.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/16/2022

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A member asked:

2yr old has been withholding her poop, she runs around irritated but won't poop. her poop is soft & doesn't seem to be constipation related. when she finally poops, she sometimes vomits. can this be related to potty training?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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