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He's constipated! how can I help him...?

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amother ↓

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 5:18 am

I'm toilet training my ds. he is doing great with '#1' but he's totally held himself back from making properly and now he's constipated. he asks to go to the toilet but then tells me 'it hurts soo much'.
what can I do to help him?
thanx

drumjj ↓

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 5:55 am

give him something to soften the stool so it just slips out. by the way it might now be a constipation issue but it also might be an issue that he is scared to do it on the toilet.

↑ amother

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 5:59 am

drumjj wrote:

give him something to soften the stool so it just slips out. by the way it might now be a constipation issue but it also might be an issue that he is scared to do it on the toilet.

that's my question, what should I give him?
did you mean a suppository? it's so uncomfortable, I dont want him to be traumatized Confused

cinnamon

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 7:25 am

tomatoes is the first thing that jumps to mind also (I think) grape juice or camomile tea. and make sure he gets plenty of fluids.
stay away from rice and bananas that can be constipating.

↑ drumjj

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 7:29 am

what country are u in?

mommyofboys

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 9:54 am

Popcorn & Fiber 1 helped for my son when he was constipated. Good luck

STovah

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 10:37 am

Prune juice, if your child will drink it. Lots of dried fruit can also do the trick. We use miralax for one of our children who is prone to constipation.

tuttifruttio

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 12:28 pm

Orange Juice is very helpful.

Also CELERY CELERY CELERY. Give him a stalk of celery to munch on as it's a natural laxative and high in nutriets that relieve constipation. Dip it in peanut butter and he'll love it!

Shalshelet

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 1:28 pm

I've been having a similar problem and was suggested to give mineral oil. "The recommended regime is to begin with 2 tsp of mineral oil twice a day for a toddler weighing 20 to 30 lbs. Increase the dose by 1 tsp every other day until the stool is soft. Be sure they drink lots of water and get plenty of fiber."

acccdac

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 2:07 pm

http://www.walgreens.com/store.....45325

they work wonders!

my child has never been traumatized by me using them. I do explain after to them that we had to use it because of them holding it in or too much candy (after purim I find it happens every year). I sometimes put my son on the toilet and tell him to try just cause if he doesnt go for a few days then he gets constipated. You just need to be aware in the future and try and avoid going more than 1-2 days without a BM

MommytoB

Wed, Dec 16 2009, 2:26 pm

prune juice! But for some kids they can take a lot longer to do #2 on the toilet. How about have him do his business in a diaper while sitting on the toilet so he gets used to that sensation?

Butterscoth

Tue, Jan 12 2010, 7:25 pm

prune juice and lots of roughage!

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