My 5yr son has been having pooping accidents lately, he has been toilet trained for 3 yrs but lately he has been going in his pants, he has done twice at kindy and a few times at home and I'm not sure why there haven't been any changes at home everything is good
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A lot of kids go through a phase of this, mostly because they don't want to stop what they are doing to go.
Just keep a closer eye on him at home and remind him every now and then.
You wouldn't think constipation could cause these accidents but it can. The poo coming out is coming around the outside of the blockage (sorry if TMI). They lose sensation so they don't know it is urgent. Try lots of water, fruit and extra fibre (even supplement) to see. Also make sure not too much white bread and cheese (and any other constipating foods)Another thing could be being caught up in play (or watching) and lost in another world or putting it off to too late.