DS sits on the potty for #2 a looooong time
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Anonymous
| Like 15-20 min. I don’t want to rush him but it also seems excessive. He’s not playing. He actually “goes” but it takes that long - strange? I think it’s bad for his body to sit that long with the pressure in their private area. any thoughts/suggestions? |
Anonymous
| Leave him alone. |
Anonymous
| It's healthier for him to sit and let his body pass stool at its natural pace than to push and strain to hurry the process. |
Anonymous
| How old is he? It's better to wait until the urge is undeniable than to sit on the toilet at some pre-designated time. |
Anonymous
6 |
Anonymous
| My DH also disappears for that long. I just assume it’s a male thing. |
Anonymous
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Don't borrow trouble.
Don't make this into an issue, or you can create a bigger problem. Only intervene if you think he's straining to do it or is a pain, ptherwise let him be. |
Anonymous
+1. It’s part of their DNA. Your son starts young. |
Anonymous
So does my husband. He takes forever. |
Anonymous
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I don't really see what the problem is. My DS is 7 and can take that long. Somedtimes he goes to the bathroom when he first feels like he has to go even if he's not ready. So he ends up just sitting there.
I don't really get what kind of pressure you're referring to. Sitting on a toilet for 15 min isn't putting pressure on their privates. Perhaps you need a different toilet? |
Anonymous
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Get a squatty-potty. That makes a big difference! |
Anonymous
| He probably is a little constipated — start having him consume more roughage, maybe hot liquids at breakfast. |
Anonymous
| My 4.5 year old DD does the same. Not sure if she poops at the beginning or end of the epic bathroom trip, but she insists she’s not done and needs to be in there longer. Whatever works, she’s happy and occupied! |
Anonymous
| My son also takes this long and is 6.5 |
Anonymous
Same. My 5 ywsr old Dd has always been that way |