Potty Training #2 - Memphis,TN

I heard this is very normal for toddlers and maybe she is not ready to be totally off diapers. When she poops in her diaper you should empty it in the potty, make a big deal about it (clap and praise her) and then flush it in the toilet together, waving goodbye.
My little boy took longer to poop in the potty too. I honestly think it was due to his dad telling him off once when he went to poop in the potty and did not realize he was done. A little poop went on the floor and his dad said "no" which is SOoooo wrong. I think he was a bit afraid after that to poo-poo as he thought it was bad. Avoid negative comments as they really affect them.
Now he actually likes to poo-poo in the potty and is very proud of himself. He is 100% potty trained and I am one relieved mommy!
Another idea is to read potty training books for kids to her. I used a book that was interactive and my son really liked that.
My last idea is to have her watch you or another family member go to the bathroom. I know it sounds weird but maybe watching will help her understand its okay.
Good luck! :o)

I trained my son with the doll method (potty scotty) which worked very well but he struggled with the poo thing a bit. One day I had an idea and waited for him to go in his pants again--then removed the pants and dropped the poo into the toilet with him watching. I didn't say anything yet but took him around the house showing him where things go. Dishes go in the cupboard, toys in the toybox, food in the pantry, cold food in the fridge, clothes in the closet, etc. then ended it with taking him back into the bathroom and explaing that poo goes in the toilet. you could almost see a lightbulb go on in his head. No problems after that :)

I am also tryingto potty train my 2 year old daughter. What I found that has been working is- I know she usually poops after she eats so after dinner we go up to take a bath and take our time. She will run around the bathroom naked with the potty in the room and then say utt-oh! and sit on it and poop. Also I'm sure you've tried this but when I think she needs to go I'll tell her I have to go and take her with me. Good luck.

I just wanted to post this to hopefully make you feel a little better. I have a 2yr old and a 3yr old, the 3yr old has been able to potty (even has a few times) for a long time now (I don't see the same "clues" of being ready in my 2yo yet) but my stubborn as an ox 3yo refuses to potty. I am now biting the bullet and kindly "forcing" her into it, but good lord, is she adamant that she a) we don't have any babies to give the diapers to (my "brilliant" strategy to get her to give them up) and b) that she WILL go potty in her diapers.

Here goes! And I am sure you will pull through this. In college I worked as a nanny and had many similar problems per the poop issue. Apparently, even though this child had a great diet, it hurt more to have a bowel movement so it scared her. She would hold it and hold it, really making it hurt when she finally went. The mother had me use suppositories (for toddlers) and it helped move things along (pun intended).

Does she have a potty chair? Or, is she using the large toilet? Make sure her feet can rest flat on the floor. When learning to poop sitting down, little ones tend to need to be able to "bear down" in order to poop in the beginning.

Keep in mind that it might just take time. Think about how many times she has peed (total) in the last week. Then, think about how many times she has pooped. Major difference, huh? It's no wonder it takes a little while for them to catch on...they have had a lot more practice peeing.

At 3, she should be able to explain to you (in elementary terms) WHY she does this. Don't ask her why she DOESN' to poop in the potty, ask her why she WANTS to poop in her pants (do this sometime when you're feeling cuddly and snuggly, not w/you standing over her shaking your finger in her face -- if you can picture the difference! I'd be the one shaking the finger, so I had to throw that in just in case you're like me, which I SERIOUSLY doubt. LOL) Anyway, if she can't come up with anything on her own after a minute or so, start giving her 'multiple choice' answers -- one at a time:
Does it hurt when you poop?
Do you like the feel of it in your pants?
Do you like the mess it leaves in your pants?
Do you not want anyone to see you when you poop?
Are you afraid of the water splashing on you? (if she's using an adult commode or if she ever HAS used one).
Do you like to keep the poop with you?
And any other question representing what you suspect might be true.

If you can get any clue, try to explain it away or prove it differently.

Now, surely she has a general timeframe each day that she 'goes' (after lunch or dinner, after her nap, or whatever). When it gets anywhere near that time, say, "We're going to potty now". Pour hot 1/2" or so of hot water in her little potty (if she uses one. The moist heat helps relax the sphincter muscles in one's bottom), sit her on it, and do something she loves (shape sorter, learning colors, reading a book). Sit in there with her (you can 'go potty', too if possible) and stay however long it takes to get the poop out. If you want to guarantee success a little more strongly, use a glycerin suppository (or half of one. A whole one is rarely needed). When she 'goes', make a big deal of it with a little chant, cheer, or song and dance (or all of the above)! Tell her 'THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!'

I raised 4 kids and have 4 grandchildren who I've helped with. I love potty training, and my own kids were all completely trained by their 2nd birthday. It doesn't hamper them, it enables them. I really frown on this modern attitude of 'they'll do it when they're ready, don't push them'. Oh, and they'll take over the household when they're ready, and many do -- as toddlers, even (just watch Nanny 911 or Supernanny)! That's human nature. I wasn't able to teach my kids self-discipline in many other areas (because I'm 52 and am still terribly undisciplined, myself), but potty training is one area for which I get a 'gold star' on my chart! LOL

God bless and hope this helps!

i potty trained my daughter 5 months after her 2nd b-day she would go number 1 just fine but like your daughter she would go hide an poop in her panties and i kept telling her she has to poop in the potty not on dora(her panties) well finally i sat her potty in a place where no one could watch her poop like her own lil area to use the potty and she started doin # 1 and 2 just fine so i suggest tryin to "hide" her potty for her so she thinks she has her own space not sayin it will work for you cuz every child is diffrent but i would atleast try it might help....