Help...My two year old is constipated..What can I give him to make him poop...?

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I would like to use something i have at home....

Answer 1

prune juice diluted. Or karo syrup in warm water, it always works for my grandson.

Answer 2

Poor baby! My nephew had the same problem when he was younger. He would go a while without pooping and then when he went, it wasn't a pretty sight - crying, screaming, etc. I mean, he was to the point that he was having hemorrhoids from straining so hard! My sister finally took him to the doctor who suggested that she give him a spoon of molasses every morning. It worked like a charm! After a few days of this, he went with no problem. Now, some children may not like the taste of the molasses, so beware. However, if this will not work, try dark Karo syrup. That is what my grandmother and mother used for us when we were smaller. You can put it in his oatmeal or even his juice. It works very well too. Good luck to you and your little guy!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Help...My two year old is constipated..What can I give him to make him poop...?
I would like to use something i have at home....

Answer 5

Increase your fiber. Since constipation is usually a result of long-term dietary issues, first make sure you're enjoying a high-fiber diet, heavy on a variety of fruits and vegetables. High proportions of breads, potatoes, greasy foods, and meats can encourage constipation. Treat vegetables as an entrée instead of a side-dish. Try going vegetarian, or better maybe, vegan, for a week and see if the problem clears itself up.
Increase the intensity of fiber. If a week-long vegetarian diet doesn't fix the problem, a three-day fast of some high-fiber vegetable like cabbage is recommended. Cabbage is particularly good because it's not only high in fiber but it has enzymes which encourage the entire digestive tract to "flush." This is also a good liver cleanse for a build-up of liver toxins. Cabbage can be prepared in a number of ways, including skillet frying if the oil used is grape-seed oil or olive oil. Spices can be used, to taste. Vary your recipes so the three-day fast doesn't become three days of hell.
Hydrate well. Constipation can also be caused by insufficient hydration. Generally drink a minimum of 1.5 - 2 litres per day, or more depending on your size, hot weather, or exercise. If trying to relieve a bout of constipation, increase your water consumption for 3-4 days, starting with a big glass in the morning and drinking regularly throughout the day.
Exercise. Exercise is a good way to restore rhythm. Not exercising because you are feeling constipated will only make things worse.
Read the labels carefully. Most over-the-counter laxatives are effective to a certain degree but none should be taken except as indicated or for longer than indicated in their directions.
Try the banana cure for mild occasional constipation. This requires that you eat a banana with a glass of warm milk, chewing the banana carefully.
Be very careful of painkillers. Painkillers, especially narcotic ones such as hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Norco) and oxycodone (Percocet and Oxycontin), can cause constipation. In this case consult your doctor/pharmacist (though the previously mentioned steps should be ok) to make sure that your meds don't need to be adjusted.
Be aware that some anti-depressants can cause constipation. Prozac, for instance, is known as being a source of constipation problems for a number of its users.

Eat a high fiber diet.
Take fiber supplements
Expect more than one good bowel movement a day if you're really regular.
Drink plenty of water.
Get plenty of exercise.

Some episodes of constipation can signal serious intestinal or colonic problems. Long-lasting constipation should be referred to a doctor.

Answer 6

Try some prune juice diluted with a little bit of water.That's what I always give my kids.Just make sure you give it to him in small amounts or else you'll have a child with watery stools & that's not good either.Another thing to try is giving your toddler aloe vera juice(sweetened).It helps children as well as adults with regularity & its safe & natural.If constipation persists then have your child checked by the Dr.

Answer 7

You will need both for your daily intake i wood express just as good as the other person. Granta

Answer 8

Will depend on on the context really. Which is better as a snack - fresh fruit personally. It's tastier and gives you that tad of sweetness. Which can be better as a snack if you are trying hard to minimize back on sugar and lose weight vegetables

Answer 9

Add extra water to your son's diet. Decrease constipating food such as ice, banana or cereal. You may need to add high-fiber foods to his daily diet. In more severe case your pediatrician may prescribe a mild laxative. Never give your child a laxative without your doctor's advice.

Answer 10

The "p" foods. Pears, plums, prunes... Also apple juice (but not applesauce or apples - pectin can actually cause constipation), prune juice, grapes, raisins, and sweet potatoes.

Answer 11

grapes, grape juice, lettuce if he will eat it. Rubbing his tummy will stimulate the bowls. Soaking in a warm bath will relax muscles and help him to poop. These are the things I did for my son when he was two and all of them seem to work at one time or another.