Constipation is likely to happen when your child doesn't drink enough water, milk or fruit juices, or if your child doesn't eat a healthy diet that includes enough fiber. Fiber is found in foods such as cereals, grains, fruits and vegetables. If your child eats a diet high in fat and refined sugars (candy and desserts), he or she is probably not getting fiber, which may result in constipation.
Diet--You can start by increasing the amount of fluid your child drinks every day. If your baby is eating cereal, you can try adding a little prune juice to it.. If you have an older child, make sure they are drinking plenty of water, and you can also give them large prune juice, bran cereal, and fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber.
Bowel habit training--Your child should be taught not to wait to have a bowel movement. To establish a regular bowel habit, ask your child to sit on the toilet for at least 10 minutes at about the same time each day, preferably after a meal. Make sure your child can place his or her feet firmly on the floor while sitting on the toilet. If this is not possible, put a footstool in front of the toilet. While your child is sitting on the toilet, you might let your child read a story book or listen to the radio.
Medicine--Many laxatives are available to treat constipation in children. The choice of laxative depends on the age of your child and how serious the constipation is. Ask your family doctor to suggest a brand name and tell you how much to use.
2006-07-14 13:58:36
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answered by Anonymous
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answered by Anonymous
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A small amount of mineral oil is very effective. Too much can cause her to lose control and have accidents. Otherwise, I would increase her fiber intake and avoid binding foods such as bananas and rice. Sitting in a warm bath can help if she needs relief fast but you don't want to give medication.
If she's holding back, there's a reason. If you're trying to potty train her, she may be holding back as a control tactic which may indicate she's not ready yet. She may have had a painful bowel movement in the recent past and is afraid of having another one. Softening her stool until she forgets the painful memory should be effective.
2006-07-14 14:06:12
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answered by Jennifer L 3
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Three year olds are too busy playing to "stop and go". If constipation is truly an issue, try low fat milk for awhile. My niece was just put on lowfat milk due to constipation. Also there is a natural product called Malt Supex you can find at some family pharmacys. A teaspoon in every glass or bottle until baby is going fine will do the trick. (This remedy is expensive but it works).
2006-07-14 14:00:38
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answered by Kimmy K 2
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Karo syrup w/ a little water, about 3 oz of karo syrup and 5 oz of water, or prune juice, and somtimes apple juice
2006-07-14 13:58:00
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answered by snowball24life 2
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Hi there! I have a 16 month old little girl and she has been constipated quit a few times. My husbands cousin (mother of three) told me to give her raisins (pruns) and even pears. We tried the pears and within a hour or so she went and it was a mess, but she felt so much better. So I hope that I have helped you and feel to ask anything else that comes to mind and I'll try to assist you in that as well. Your welcome!!
2006-07-15 09:17:44
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answered by Anonymous
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My son had the same problem (heturned three in February). It turns out that he is lactose intolerant. I give him lactose free milk and Activia yogurt (twice a day). At first his ped put him on Miralax and that just gave him the runs. I talked it over with the WIC nurse one day and she suggested changing his diet and it worked. Good Luck!
2006-07-14 14:01:18
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answered by Anonymous
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there's an old remedy that's safe and helps ..1 tablespoon of mineral oil in juice this can be used daily... it compensates for the fiber they don't get [and at that age won't eat] it allows the muscles to continue to work properly ask you doctor you'll be surprised at the answer ,and it can be used daily without and has No side effects
2006-07-15 01:04:17
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answered by Clyde 5
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If you are potty training, she may be holding it--that is very common at this stage.
Raisins and fig newtons will help keep her regular--make sure she gets plenty of liquids.
Be careful, when she finally does go, she may be uncomfortable and she may have the runs.
2006-07-14 15:20:26
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answered by Beth W 2
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We give our little girl ( 2 1/2 ) plum or papaya yogurt. She likes it and everything goes back to normal soon.
2006-07-14 13:58:39
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answered by iikozen 3
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