Poo withholding is hard going on everyone involved- child and parent. It may seem like they will never get there but they will- it takes time. I know you may have external pressure to get your little one out of nappies but this situation cannot be rushed- there is no quick fix. Poo withholding generally starts due to the passage of a hard/ large poo that caused pain and discomfort- it only takes one occasion for it to cause withholding. You might see your little one stand rigid- go red in the face- tell you to go away or not look at them- they may hide- they may cry- while they try to hold onto that poo when the urge comes on them. It is impossible to communicate with them when they are in their moment - their concentration is solely on keeping in that poo. Remain relaxed and calm. That poo needs to be soft and to be of normal size and any back log needs to be cleared. The use of an osmotic laxative is the first line in the treatment and this will NOT make their bowel lazy or dependa...