How to solve constipation in children

For some children banana may cause constipation. Papaya adds heat to the body which is why I think he bleeds while passing stool. Don't think sweet potato is having any fiber in it. Please give spinach during his lunch everyday. Do not give thick or condensed milk. Soak a few dry grapes in the night, smash them and have your child drink it with the water. Everyday spinach works miracles. Note: Do not give spinach in the night.

Look up the foods with fiber on internet. I think banana will constipate you. Hope he gets feeling better.

I don't know what part of the world you are in, but have you tried raisins, grapes, and popcorn? I know that sounds a bit silly, but those three things work WONDERS for helping a kid poo. Apples too, in any form (cut up slices, apple sauce, juice) also does an amazing job. If he's an older child and drinking cow's milk, have you tried reducing the milk fat in the milk, by going down from whole milk to 2% or lower? For my kids, they can only drink no fat milk. The fat in the milk makes them constipated very quickly. They can have whole milk cheese however. The process of making the cheese starts the break down of the milk fat, so it's easier to digest. It is true about bananas helping to cause constipation. When my kids (or myself) have diarrhea or really loose stools, I hand them a banana and it clears up within a few hours.

Hi, My son used to encounter constipation for about 2 days and I was so worried. SO what I am doing is to let him eat some bananas and prunes. Let's give a try for Sunsweet,it definitely a good snack and it helps for constipation. If your son like to drink prune juice,then you can simply gran a bottle and make a cup of prune juice for him. Just wondering how old is your son? If he is below 1 year old, it is better to consult with your paed on this constipation issue. Sometimes home remedy may not work well and not to delay more, bring him to doctor for medication. It is not a good sign to have constipation quite often and have to solve this problem as soon as possible.

hello. I understand your son is experiencing constipation. here are some tips to do (1) assess the cause of the problem. sometimes constipation may also be due to stress like having an exam at school or having a change in the environment like transferring to a new home. (2) assess the type of food your son is eating. High fiber food is good for digestion. Drink plenty of fluids, at least 8 glasses a day. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Try to innovate on the food being serve. Remember that children nowadays are fun of foods that are fried. Food served must be nutrious and appealing. A great challenge for the mothers. (3) try to ask for help. seek medical advice. Constipation is a sign/symptom of a bigger problem if not solve.

When my daughter turn 1 year old she got constipation and I ask the doctor about it then she advice us to change the milk because there are some milk content can cause them constipation. I let my baby eat leafy vegetables and it works.. try it.

Hi yspmyl, My brother’s son had the same problem and his doctor suggested giving banana everyday. There are different types of banana available in our native place and some may add the constipation and doctor prefer the exact one which is small in size and good for constipation (I am not sure that kind of banana available in your place and I know the name only in our native language). Soak some raisins in overnight and extract the juice in the morning and give the same to him empty stomach on every day. Else give him plenty of plain water in empty stomach. You can try all these home remedies and in the meantime take him to a good child specialist to find out the exact problem with him. Please do visit a child specialist at the earliest. I am worried about his bleeding.

Hi Pleasant good evening am a mother of a four (4) year old boy and the first time he get constipated, and i bring him to the doctor she prescript a drop call skilas it was a long time ago not sure of the spelling. The next thing that is good is prune juice as well it is very good. you can let the child eat banana as well.Then he are she will start to have a bowl moment. Here in jamaica in the country where i live some times they even give the child a little olive oil to drink an then in no time their will be a bowel moment. I hope this respond will help you .

When my kids were young and were constipated the doctor had me use glycerin sticks that were like small waxy sticks that you just place inside of them and hold for a few seconds. It always worked and they didn't have to take anything. Now that they are older they take ducolax stool softener or I mix metamucil in their juice.

The best thing for you to do is to consult a doctor/physician.

Hello! I understand why your child is behaving that way, I just knew that its very painful and hard for someone not to throw out the excess garbage in our bodies regularly. You may try feeding him with vegetables especially those that are leafy and fibrous. Pineapple and papaya are two fruits which could help your son's condition as well same with Prunes and prune juice. Teach him to consume many liquids or fruit juices, its better that way rather than to resort taking medicines, if nothing happened still, then have him seen by a professional doctor. Hope he gets well soon...

Let him drink lots of water and liquids (juices). Refrain him form drinking sodas and chocolate drinks. Let him eat a balance meal with lots of green leafy veggies.

hello. here are some things that you can do: (1) assess the main cause of the problem. is it related to school, such as an exam is coming; a new baby is on the way?; transfer to a new house?. all of these would lead to stress which my be manifested in the form of constipation. in medical field, we call that psychosomatic. (2) assess the eating habits of your son. (3) let your son drink alot of fluids. encourage your son to eat food high in fibers such as fruits and vegetables. (4) encourage your son to increase his activities like go into sports to facilitate GI motility. (4) if symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.