How to cure toddeler constpation?

Answer 1

The two following things go hand-in-hand:

1) Feed the child ample water. The water should not be cold, but can be warmed just a bit. Don't use warm tap water from the sink, but rather warm it in the bottle or sippy cup by setting it in a pan or bowl of warmed water for a few minutes.)

2) Feed the child ample oatmeal sans a lot of sweetener. The oatmeal will act very quickly to ease the problem.

A medication I take creates constipation. This is the method I found to work in my case like gangbusters (no pun intended). It should not be harmful at all to a toddler. I have also been raising my five-year old nephew in this manner, with no adverse reactions.

Answer 2

apple juice helps, and so does pear juice, which is the best, but hard to find unless you do the Gerber juice thing. I have had that problem a lot with my youngest. I also started giving her lots of high fiber foods, like spinach and oat cereals, and lots of lots to drink, Gatorade, and water, no sodas! this usually helps, if not, then ask the toddlers doc about it on the next visit, or check with the nurse helpline. if it goes beyond a two days, i would make an appointment just in case. hope this helps!

Answer 3

That's easy, try prune juice first, but apple juice warmed helped my toddler. Just be ready with the pull-ups. If that doesn't work, I strongly suggest the doctor to check the baby out for other things. After that, then just feed the baby foods you know will make the toddler produce something.

Answer 4

First of all, push liquids--as much as you can get your child to drink. Don't force it, just encourage him to take a few sips at frequent intervals.

An easy way to get things moving is 1) prune juice (about 4 to 6 ounces) or 2) a teaspoon of mineral oil (available in drug stores) at least 4 hours after a meal. Call your doctor first on this one, though.

If you are feeding your child peanut butter or cheese, avoid those foods for a few days as they have a tencency to plug things up.

Answer 5

My kid has never had this problem! Make sure he/she is drinking enough water first off. Things like canned pumpkin can help, or prune juice, seriously! If it continues, go to the doctor. Laxatives for kids are probably not a good idea.

Answer 6

i personally thinks that self medicating is not encourage and not to say laxatives .. the best is to visit a pharmacist or a doctor.. i suggest that you visit the pharmacist to seek for some non pharmacologic methods to fix constipation for the kid if it doesnt work then bring him or her to the doctor for some pharmacologic therapy.. cause trying out pharmacologic treatments first is usually not recommended as most or infact all medications have side effects depends on whether the side effects are severe and those non-scientific methods that works for others may or may not work on your toddler so best is visit the pharmacy or doctor if the constipation persists

Answer 7

Prune Juice. IF, real bad you can use rectal suppositories. Just talk to the pharmacist. IF, you use a suppository be ready because the Sh*t going to happen BIG time.

Answer 8

Try some apple juice and stay away from the cheeses they will tend to block them up.

Answer 9

Lots of water and add more fruits and vegetables to your toddlers diet. Juices too.

Answer 10

Avoid dairy, provide lots of fluids like water or juice, and lots of exercise.

Best wishes and God bless.