What helps constipation fast for toddlers?

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asked Nov 12, 2022 in Toddler/Preschooler by Dobber50 (2,980 points)
What helps constipation fast for toddlers?

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answered Mar 6, 2023 by Christeen (70,120 points)
Things that helps constipation for toddlers fast are prune juice, apple juice, pear juice, foods high in fiber and massaging their stomach.

Also if the toddler wears diapers you should make sure the diaper is not too tight as tight diapers can lead to constipation in toddlers and can also aggravate constipation.

You can improve your toddlers digestion by making sure they drink plenty of water, apple juice and also eat vegetables and fruits that are high in fiber.

Also apples, beans and fruits with skin aid the toddlers digestion and even berries and antioxidants are good for a toddlers digestion.

It is normal for a toddler to poop 5 times a day or 3 to 4 times per day and it's also normal for a toddler to go a few days without pooping.

The more fiber the toddler has in their diet the more they will poop and the less fiber they have in their diet the less they will usually poop.

A toddler can go up to 3 or even 5 to 7 days without pooping and still be healthy depending on their diet.

If the toddler has gone longer than 4 days without pooping then they may be constipated or not have enough fiber in their diet.

Although most toddlers will have a bowel movement everyday or every 2 to 3 days it's normal for a toddler to go longer without pooping.

You should be concerned about a toddlers constipation if the toddlers constipated longer than  2 weeks or if the toddler is constipated along with blood in the poop or they are not eating or the toddler has a fever.

Most cases of constipation in toddlers resolve within a week or two but if not you should take the toddler to the doctor.

You can give the toddler some apple juice or prune juice to help them poop.

Tight diapers on your baby or toddler should not cause constipation.

However when the diaper is too tight then it can cause the baby or toddler to become uncomfortable cause rashes and red marks around the child's waist.

Tight diapers can also make it hard for the baby or toddler to move around especially if they are walking it can prevent them from sitting down or bending over easily.

So the diaper should not be too tight anyway and if the diaper fits tight then you may need to change diaper sizes and go up a size larger in diapers.

You should be able to fit 2 fingers easily in the diaper waistband between the diaper and the child's waist.

Your baby or toddler may not be getting enough fluids which can lead to constipation.

Most cases of baby constipation or toddler constipation go away on their own within a week or so but if not you should take the baby or toddler the doctor.

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