Is it normal for a 3 year old to poop his pants?

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asked Feb 1, 2022 in Toddler/Preschooler by Kattwilliams (1,270 points)
Is it normal for a 3 year old to poop his pants?

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answered Feb 6, 2022 by garcia98 (2,180 points)
It is normal for a 3 year old to poop his pants.

Especially if the 3 year old has just begun potty training or has only been potty trained for a short amount of time.

Also 3 year olds are usually too occupied and too busy playing to worry about running to the toilet to poop.

Some 3 year olds will just continue playing and then poop their pants like they used too.

After all the 3 year old has gotten used to pooping in their diapers since birth so it's a habit they have trouble breaking.

It's new to the 3 year old that they are now expected to not poop in their pants instead of like before when they were expected to pee and poop in diapers.

If your 3 year old is pooping his pants then just remind him that he needs to use the toilet instead.

If he does poop his pants don't scold him but take him into the bathroom and have him help you clean him up.

Then tell him that it's okay but next time try to get to the toilet.

If you think your 3 year old is about to poop his pants and you notice then take him to the toilet.

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