How long is too long for a toddler not to poop?

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asked May 22, 2019 in Toddler/Preschooler by letitiaez3 (330 points)
How long is too long for a toddler not to poop?

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answered May 22, 2019 by Minty (132,850 points)
Toddlers poop on average at least once per day but can poop 2 or 3 times per day depending on their diet and if they eat more fiber based foods.

However not all toddlers poop everyday so it's normal for a toddler to go a few days or 5 days without pooping but anything longer than a couple weeks of not pooping then the toddler is likely constipated.

If the toddler doesn't poop within 1 week then I would say the toddler is likely constipated and I would give the toddler some apple juice to help get their bowels moving.

If they still haven't pooped in over a week then I would recommend taking the toddler to the doctor so they can help get the toddlers bowels moving.

But I would say longer than a week or two is too long for a toddler to not poop but not every toddler poops the same amount or everyday.

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