I have a 20 month old little boy. Every single time I give him a bath he will tell me I pee pee potty. And then he poops in the water. I have tried potty training him but he is just not interested in it. And I don't know what I should do when he poops in the tub. I am open for any suggestions.
I never thougth of the swim diaper - that's a good idea! I am having the same problem with my daughter who is 30 months. As for potty training, my understanding from numerous people,to wait until he is close to 3 or 3 1/2 for the most success. So, I wouldn't push the issue now. I do think the best option is waiting until after he poops. He should be getting on a regular poop schedule by now, if not he will soon. Good luck.
If someone had told me to use a swim diaper...man that would have kept my tub clean on more than one occasion. But that may send the wrong message. He may never get the idea that pooping in the tub is wrong and never train his body to do it either before or after. My advice is to bathe him quickly...never leaving him alone and as soon as he says potty...take him out. Set him on the potty, and if he goes great! If not...just wait for him to go. If he does poop within a little bit...put him in the bath again. If not...maybe just taking a shower will help. Warm water does stimulate kids...and us. Just be patient. All my boys went through this phase. Some longer than others. But they do eventually grow out of it. Also, try not to scold him but do tell him he should not poop in the tub.
I have a 22 month old girl and I tell her its bath time and put her on the potty to poop. Otherwise she'll defecate in the tub as well. She actually doesn't poop in her diaper anymore she'll let me know she's got to go potty but she still pees in her diaper. I read somewhere to know what time of day your child is likely to have a bowel movement and then simply take them to the potty around that time or after a good meal and let them sit on the potty till they poop. Don't communicate no interaction and just let them scream or do whatever until they've gone potty. Then after they've gone potty don't make a big deal about it...simply flush and be done and move on. That way they think its normal and part of every day life...which it is. After the first few times they get it and will start using the potty. This worked with my 22 month old so far. Good luck!
sometimes the bath just relaxes them! there is nothing you can do except time the bath at a time after he has already pooped or you could just throw a swim diaper on him :D
Warm water stimulates poop action...if he goes at the same time each evening, maybe push bathtime back a bit until he poops. Otherwise, i agree, the swim diaper may be your option to avoid the mess. That's a great opportunity to watch for his 'efforts' and stick him on the potty to complete the task! Watch for him to concentrate, then sit him on the potty. If you have a portable potty, stick it right by the tub and let him go in the potty then back to the tub to wash!
My son did that a couple of times but it was usually when I had put him in the tub too soon after he had eaten. Try bathing him at a different time after he has already done his business. Also, I wonder if you cooled the water down a little, if this would help. You could also call your pediatrician and ask what to do. Good luck.
