Ive read that its a sign of being curious about her bodily functions and potty-training readiness.

But we’ve tried the potty, and she’s only used it once.

My mom intuition says she isnt ready, but I cant have her keep playing with her poop.

Help me, Heidi! Why does my toddler keep playing with her poop?

(That said, even when the door is open, pee prowess usually comes before poop.)

Now, they clearly are.

propelled her to diaper dive number two, and three…and more.

Help me, Heidi! Why does my toddler keep playing with her poop?

All normal, natural, age appropriate at this point.

Poop carries germs that can make her sick if ingested, even if its her own poop.

Now we have to wash it off.

Help me, Heidi! Why does my toddler keep playing with her poop?

A one-piece onesie without snaps or zippers can also help keep her (and her poop) contained.

If you usecloth diapers, avoid easily-ripped-off Velcro wraps.

Something else to explore: those other mediums.

Help me, Heidi! Why does my toddler keep playing with her poop?

Or, yes, even with food she can enjoy with her fingers.

(Like soft banana chunks…hey, why not…dipped in a little lukewarm melted chocolate?)

Keep an eye out for signs of readiness, and for that matter, keep the potty out.

Help me, Heidi! Why does my toddler keep playing with her poop?

Heres to keeping poop in its place!

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