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Use These When Toddler Constipation Strikes
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items Little has struggled with severe constipation and withholding basically her entire life and as such this has led us to try ALL the tips and tricks. Here are the things that have actually been helpful.
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Fluid
Fibre
Fat
Extra Poop Supports
Fluid
Hydration is KEY when it comes to easeful pooping. Without enough hydration, poops are hard and dry, making them painful and compact. Let your kid pick out a fun cup and keep on top of them to drink throughout the day. (Hydrating foods like soups, sm...
We loooove these cups! The handle, the dual lid, the size to fit into cup holders - chef's kiss
Reduce Coldee Kids Insulated Tumbler with Straw, 18oz Stainless Steel Spill-Proof Cup with Handle, Smiles - Walmart.com
If your little has trouble drinking plain water, find an aspartame, acesulfame-potassium and food coloring free water drop like this to add flavor and help them get their fluid in.
Peach Mango Liquid Water Enhancer President's Choice 48ml/1.62 OZ
You can also dilute 100% fruit juice to help little's meet their daily fluid needs
Great Value No Added Sweeteners 100% Apple Juice, 64 fl oz
Not the most palatable, but if your little will take then run with it!
Sunsweet Amazin Prune Juice, 48 fl oz
If your little doesn't like prune juice, pear juice is also said to help with constipation.
R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Pear Juice, 32 oz (Packaging May Vary)
I tried to sneak some of this into juice a few times but it does have a more noticeable taste, so might not be accepted by littles but worth a shot. It definitely works though!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Senna Laxative Herbal Tea Bags, 16 Count
Fibre
Obviously whole foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans) are the optimal fibre choice, but if your little is having a hard time getting enough through diet alone, these products can give a little boost
Pass them off as candy / vitamins / whatever it takes to get them in!
vitafusion Fiber Well Sugar Free Fiber Supplement Gummies, Fruit Flavored, 90 Count
Pass them off as “giant raisins” and eat as is or chop them up and add them to oatmeal or cookies, etc. for an added punch of fibre
Sunsweet, Amaz!n, Pitted, Prunes, 16, oz
Combine 3 Tbsp of chia seeds with 1 cup of milk, stir to combine, then refrigerate overnight for a high fibre “pudding." Add desired toppings in the morning and enjoy! Chia seeds absorb liquid like tapioca, giving them a slippery texture that can hel...
Great Value Organic Chia Seeds, 32 oz
Fat
Think of your intestines as a slip and slide except when constipation hits, there's no slip. Things like fats (fatty foods like olives, avocado, coconut and their oils) can help lubricate the intestines for easier pooping.
My favorite way to add in oil is melt some with your favorite nut butter and drizzle on fresh berries OR melt some with syrup and add to pancakes / waffles, etc. You can also melt and add to oatmeal
Spectrum Naturals Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, 14 fl oz - Walmart.com
Extra Poop Supports
If you're a Mom then you KNOW that kids will do everything in their power to avoid pooping. Eventually there comes a time when you need to intervene and that's where these extra supports come in.
Magnesium is often referred to as nature's tranquilizer because it helps relax muscles, and as the bowel is a muscle, it also helps relax the bowel for easier pooping
Equate Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative, Lemon Flavor, 10 oz
Hands down my favorite pooping support! This stool brings your knees into a squat position to naturally open the sphincter needed to poop. I especially love this stool because it has the extra step on top for little legs! You can also use a garbage c...
Squatty Potty 2.0 Adjustable Toilet Bathroom Stool, 7in - 9in, White - Walmart.com
Add daily to little's water to soften poops for pain-free pooping. Tasteless and odorless, they'll never know
Equate ClearLAX Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Unflavored, 30 Doses, Compare to MiraLAX Active Ingredient
A little rocket fuel for when things are really plugged
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative Constipation Relief Pills - 24 Count
If you have a withholder, these will save your sanity. Use daily to help your little relax and learn that the urge to poop isn't scary!
Pedia-Lax Laxative Liquid Glycerin Suppositories for Kids, Ages 2-5, 6 Count
It sounds absolutely nuts to pay someone to tell you how to help your child poop but her withholding protocol is what saved us after YEARS of struggling. This is worth every penny.
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For when that marinating poop finally hits!
Poo-Pourri Lavender Vanilla, Lavender + Vanilla + Citrus Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, 2 oz (Odor eliminating Air Freshener)