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My 3-year-old grandson refuses to potty train. Please help.

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Hi doctor,

I have a 3-year-old grandson. He refuses to have potty training. We have tried everything. He is using underwear but he still pees and poops in his panties. He says lies about pooping in his panties. I can able to smell it. We are not getting angry with him. But when we say to do poop in the potty next time, he says no. We are trying as he has to get ready to go to school. How to proceed further without making him more resistant?

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

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Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim is a compassionate Pediatrician dedicated to providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents. He focuses on managing childhood illnesses, promoting growth and development, and guiding parents on preventive healthcare practices. With his expertise in pediatrics, Dr. Malim ensures child-friendly consultations and comprehensive treatment plans to support the overall health and well-being of young patients.

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Hi,

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In this condition, the best way is to make brain conditioning at this age. This can be done by making the child to wash his soiled pants under your guidance. When this is done a few times, the child will know the consequences and he is forced to go to the potty. Another method is to make the child sit continuously on the potty for 15 minutes daily once in the morning and at night. The child will get programmed to use potty and he will become confident about it and he tries to use it.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At August 29, 2020
Reviewed At September 23, 2023

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MBBS

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Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim is a compassionate Pediatrician dedicated to providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents. He focuses on managing childhood illnesses, promoting growth and development, and guiding parents on preventive healthcare practices. With his expertise in pediatrics, Dr. Malim ensures child-friendly consultations and comprehensive treatment plans to support the overall health and well-being of young patients.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim
Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Pediatrics

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim is a compassionate Pediatrician dedicated to providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents. He focuses on managing childhood illnesses, promoting growth and development, and guiding parents on preventive healthcare practices. With his expertise in pediatrics, Dr. Malim ensures child-friendly consultations and comprehensive treatment plans to support the overall health and well-being of young patients.

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