This can make toddlers even more resistant to potty training. Constipation can also make going to the bathroom painful for your child, which can lead to fear and anxiety about going potty. When a child is constipated, his bowel movements tend to be irregular, which causes a problem for consistent potty training. Sugary, fatty, and starchy foods can also slow the digestive system and make bowel movements hard. While chicken nuggets, processed cheeses, white bread, and packaged sugary snacks may be convenient for parents and fun for children, they have little nutritional value and contribute greatly to constipation.
In today’s society, many toddlers grow up on a low-fiber diet of fast foods and processed snacks. What goes in, must comes out, and certain foods make eliminating much more difficult. But, in reality, your child’s diet may play a much bigger role in potty training than you think. There are many things that come to mind when a parent thinks of potty training problems.
