When a toddler or child is constipated the pediatrician will recommend dietary changes, increasing the toddler or child's fiber intake and fluid intake and also recommend establishing a regular bathroom routine.
If these things don't work to help relieve the toddler or child's constipation, the pediatrician may suggest some over the counter medications like stool softeners or in more severe cases the pediatrician will perform medical tests to rule out any other underlying issues or prescribe stronger treatments for the constipation like an enema.
Some good stool softeners for toddlers are oral liquid softeners such as Pedia-Lax Liquid Stool Softener, which contains docusate sodium or osmotic laxatives like MiraLAX "polyethylene glycol 3350"
Other options for softening a toddlers stool and helping relieve constipation are Glycerin suppositories and even dietary adjustments and ensuring the toddler is adequately hydrated.
Other good stool softeners and laxatives for toddlers include Equate Children's Saline Laxative, Pedia-Lax liquid stool softener, Mommy's Bliss baby constipation Ease and Dulcolax Kids Saline Laxative.
The foods that help toddlers poop are foods such as lentils, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, bread, peas, broccoli and other vegetables, berries, peaches, plums, pears, prunes and other fiber rich foods.
Even apples with skin, kiwi fruit and papaya are also good sources of fiber to help a toddler poop.
Apple juice, prune juice, pear juice and applesauce, cooked carrots, kidney beans can help toddlers poop.
To encourage a toddler to poop ensure the toddler is getting enough fiber intake such as through apples, applesauce, pears, prunes, bananas, broccoli, peas and whole grains.
The fiber helps to add bulk to your toddlers poop and promotes regular bowel movements.
Ensure your toddler is also drinking plenty of water, milk, juice or even prune juice or apple juice and make the potty time a fun and relaxed time.
Use a comfortable potty chair or toilet seat for your toddler and take your toddler to the potty at regular intervals, like after meals, before naps and before bed.
Consistency in the potty routine also helps your toddler develop bowel movement habit.
And reward your toddler when they poop on the potty and include stickers, praise or even a special treat.
If you ensure your toddler is getting enough fiber in their diet the toddler will eventually need to poop.
You can also give your toddler some stool softeners that can help the toddler poop easier.
Playing songs, reading books and engaging in other activities that your toddler loves can make your toddler feel at ease when pooping on the toilet.
Type 6 poop for toddlers is poop that has a soft and mushy consistency, resembles porridge or gravy and the type 6 poop in toddlers may have ragged edges or fluffy pieces.
Causes of type 6 poop in toddlers are diarrhea, gastrointestinal infections such as norovirus or rotavirus, food allergies or intolerance's and lactose intolerance.
Type 6 poop in toddlers that happens occasionally is usually not a cause for any concern.
Although if the type 6 poop in your toddler is persistent or frequent it could indicate an electrolyte imbalance, dehydration or even an underlying health issue like inflammatory bowel disease.
To manage the type 6 poop in toddlers ensure the toddler is getting enough fluid and staying hydrated by ensuring the toddler drinks plenty of water, clear broth, milk or natural juices.
Avoid giving your toddler any sugary foods or sugary drinks which can worsen the diarrhea.
And monitor your toddler for any possible signs of dehydration, like decreased urination, dry mouth, sunken eyes, not enough wet diapers etc.
And if the diarrhea in your toddler lasts longer than 24 hours or gets worse the toddler should see a doctor to be safe.
Type 6 poop in toddlers is also known as loose stools or diarrhea and is from the Bristol Stool Form Scale.