2006-11-08 02:19:52 · 9 answers · asked by sgbdk 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I don't know about herbal medicine. Just feed them lots of fiber. Try a ripe papaya. Lots of water, too.
2006-11-08 02:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by avenus 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to do anything other than dietary changes and establishing bowel habits in little kids - they can get dependent on them and "need" them to go.
Up the amount of fiber they get - whole grain cereal, bran muffins, brown rice, fruit, and veggies. Watch the amount of milk, cheese, yogurt, and cooked carrots they get. (These can cause constipation.) Establish a habit for them by having them go sit on the bowl after meals.
If the child is consciously holding the BM in (this happens frequently in this age bracket - if they have one painful one, they'll be afraid to go again because they think it'll hurt again) the short fix is to put him in the bathtub with 2oz of baking soda in a tub of warm water. Give him some tub toys and let him hang out for up to 30 minutes. More often than not, they'll be relaxed and go. (Some kids will get out of the tub and head for the bowl, others don't. If they don't, that's why bleach was created.)
2006-11-08 14:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with my 2 year old. Prune Juice is the best. make sure that you get the real stuff not the sugared down kind. You may need to add a little splenda to it, to make sure it is not sour. I taste it before I give it to him to make sure I would drink it. Try to stay away from lots of starchy foods as well, especially if they eats lot of cheese. I have found that this seems to back him up as well.
2006-11-08 11:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by webcatllc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try pediatric suppository if he hasn't poo for days but give him more fluids and papaya regularly as part of his daily food.if he can take the taste of prune juice or ocean's sray cranberry juice,it would be better because that's also a good source of vitamin c.give him also oats instead of rice or bread.that should solve the problem
2006-11-09 04:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by sexy_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound so silly but when my 2 1/2 yr. old eats corn she goes to the bathroom alot. I guess it loosens her stool, maybe it will work for your little one.
2006-11-08 14:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by HotMilf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest 2oz of prune juice every 4 hrs. until the child has a bowel movement. And one more after that.
2006-11-08 10:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd recommend you try chiropractic. In my office, I've seen kids with different problems experience awesome results.
2006-11-08 10:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by boulderchiro 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try putting 1tbs Karo syrup per 4 oz of milk.
2006-11-08 11:54:37 · answer #8 · answered by Confused 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's called water & fiber.
2006-11-08 13:09:23 · answer #9 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋