My 2 years old baby is constipated, what should I do?

Question

He's been constipated since 4 in the morning and hasnt stopped. It is very sad seeing him cry! Any good ideas or health concerns you have that may halp??

Answer 1

No hesitation... take her to the doctor.... as you know, constipation can grow to pneumonia... and here, at Yahoo, rarely you will find a doctor ....

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Answer 2

Milk problems, such as an intolerance or simply drinking too much milk, can cause constipation, so a switch to soy milk is often helpful when children are constipated. Other helpful diet tips can be to include extra fluid and fiber in his diet and avoid constipating foods.

Fiber-rich foods such as whole-grain breads, broccoli, and cereal can help keep him regular. A good rule of thumb: Children should eat enough grams of fiber to equal their age plus five

If, after modifying his diet, your 2-year-old is still constipated, consider giving him a teaspoonful of raw honey each morning to help soften his stools (check with his pediatrician first). Honey is a mild natural laxative that can be given without the recommendation of a healthcare provider (but never give it to a baby younger than one year — babies are at risk of getting botulism from all types of honey). If nothing else works, talk to your child's pediatrician.

Answer 3

I also had the same problem with my 22-month old toddler. Glyserine suppositories didn't help at all and she's neither into eating fibers. The pediatrician changed her milk from cow-based milk to soy-based formula. I also used unsweetened, high-fiber pineapple juice as a source of fiber for her. Some days I add 5 ml karo corn oil on her milk 2X a day. She is no longer constipated.

Duphalac is a laxative that my ob-gyn prescribed me but I never use it to treat my toddler's constipation even if the medicine literature says it can be used for toddlers. I have and will never resort to laxatives to treat my daughter's chronic constipation.

I advise that you go seek professional advise of a pediatrician since what I do to my toddler may not work for your child.

Answer 4

I have a 2 yr old as well and i give him apple juice for constipation but sometimes it is bad enough that i have to give him a suppositories the poor thing i dont like doing it but it always makes him go and he feels so much better.

Answer 5

:0( Sorry to hear about this. I have been there many times, with my 3. No matter what, I would call his/her pediatrician 1st. If you don't have one, ask your pharmacist (I used "babylax" a coupe times. And it worked).

These are my suggestions if you wish to do a home remedy.

Give him/her a good dose of cranberry juice, orange juice, or something similar with acidity. It will loosen up the stool. And it's good for them.

You could also try putting some vasaline or something like it (that is safe for bottoms of course) on a small, very skinny thermometer, or something else that size. Sometimes that lubricates their you-know-what enough for them to start passing it.

I am sorry your lil' one is in pain. I hope he gets releif soon.

(((HUGS))))
Erin
http://www.360.yahoo.com/tnemcdowell

Answer 6

I suggest one ounce of prune juice mixed with one ounce prune juice. If that does not work try glycerin suppositories. They are very safe and can even be used on infants. Ask the pharmacists to assist you in choosing the correct ones for your toddler.

Answer 7

My son went through the same thing when he was 1. The thing I was told to try was taking a Q-tip, covering the end with petroleum jelly, then slowly inserting it into the anal area (PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH THIS), then take out. Keep trying till your baby has a bowel movement. It worked with my son and I only had to do it 1 time. If you try this, remember to have lots of wipes under your lil ones in case the bowel movement comes quickly. Hope this helps!

Answer 8

Apple juice always seems to help my son. If I see him straining I give him a cup of straight apple juice within an hour he's done his business and he's happy again.

Answer 9

Glycerin suppositories work the fastest and can be used on children even younger than yours. Ask your pharmacist for the best ones for your child.

Answer 10

Give him prune juice. And water. If this doesn't help loosen him up, contact your pediatrician for suggestions. No matter what, DO NOT give him laxative.

Answer 11

Give him juice, prunes, any fruit that will loosen stools, and juices, such as prune, apple, water with some karo syrup in it.