Pooping in Pants for Attention

If you are 100% positive that this isn't related to a real, biological cause and is mostly for attention, then I'd suggest returning to your doctor and asking for a referral to a behavioral specialist who can work with you and your son on an ongoing basis. The name for this issue is encopresis and though it isn't common, it does occur in kids of all ages.

I don't know how long you've worked on "not reacting," but if it's only been a few weeks, keep going with that. Very matter-of-factly tell him he needs to clean himself up, give him a hand with it, and keep giving him all the positive attention you usually do. Maybe start a chart where he earns stickers/a small reward for going a whole day without pooping in his pants. No punishments for days he doesn't, but he gets a reward for not doing it (or gets a reward if he goes 3 days out of 5, or 3 days in a row, or whatever seems reasonable to you). It doesn't have to be anything huge or even material - maybe just an extra-special playdate with you or dad. Over time as he starts to string days of not pooping together, you can fade out the rewards.

If this is truly for attention, punishing it severely could backfire on you - some kids thrive on negative attention as much as positive, so I'd be careful about that.

Good luck - this will pass! (no pun intended).

Start reacting! If he has been potty trained for over a year he knows the deal, ya poop in your pants...you will get punished! Now this is only if it is for attention, before you punish focus lot of attention on this issue and WHY this is occuring, if it were for attention you'd think the not reacting would work just fine.

MOM,

I would start making him wear rubber pants, if this is happening frequently, Also Are his stools soft, it could be a bacteria in his poo or he is holding it in too long,

I know it may seem he wants attention, BUT over POO,
this is not very common,

You should also pay attention to him around poo time,
Eg.. in the mornings feed him oatmeal or give him a sip of coffee, and in 20 minutes put him on the bowl,

let him poo

if you plan his poo it will make it easier for you,

I know he has been trained for ayear but obviously something is bothering him for him to start pooin again

It could be medical , or emotional

Its not the baby because she is nearly 2

http://www.pottytrainingbasics.com/

BUt you could also try putting your baby on the potty,
and letting him see her pretending to poo, and ask him to teach her how to do it like the big kids do,
this might help him,

Also try yogurt, it might help him if it bacterial,

And lastly, it could be a food allergy, see what foods he is eating on the days he has done this,

Lactose intolerance can do this, eggs, nuts, soy,
aloe juice , prunes and raisins, can all stimulate the bowels

look at his stools are they greasy? it could be something more like IBS, Save some of the poo, and let the doctor test it,

Hope these suggestions help.

try not to get to frustrated, he is only 3 after all.

I think it is easy to get upset. ( my two boys did not train until they were over 3 years old, my daughter before 2. They are different)
I would ask you to stop a minute and see why he wants more attention. Maybe he really isn't getting enough. Kids are genuine in their needs even if how they express it is tough.
Good luck 1