Comments on: Treating Constipation in Children

By: Gill at Matraea Mercantile

Gill at Matraea Mercantile — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:13:21 +0000

My eldest child is taking a medicine now that can cause constipation. We have found that cutting back his dairy intake and increasing his water and fruit and veg has helped tremendously. Thanks for the tips!

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:23:07 +0000

This adivce is just as good as any, because you may or may not find something new that you did not know. Lactose(Dairy), i am convinced, is constipating. One glass a day is fine, im sure. The nutrients we are recommended to have that Milk is suposed to provide, can be found in other forms. Except getting a young one to consume it in the other forms, can be a challenge. Enzymes in yogurt are super wicked for our body! use your own descretion towards what you think/feel is best for your child/toddler. If things are not working and your little ones passing of stools is a problem, then yes, consider their diet. Also, when a little one has had problems with this since birth, then it will develope a pychological problem and your little one will simply just not want to “go”.

By: Nana M.

Nana M. — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:18:27 +0000

Recommending high fibre, low fat, and a diet that includes soy milk is completely wrong and dangerous. Constipation in children shows that dietary enzymes are out of balance. Lacto-fermented foods – foods that have been consumed for thousands of years (and I don’t mean just high priced, sugary yogurt) are full of natural probiotics. These vegetables, fruits and beverages can simply and quickly be made in your own kitchen and they are proven to be the key to digestive and overall health. Every country on the planet has a tradition of eating some form of lacto-fermented food. In corporate North America we have been brainwashed to feed our families the exact opposite of healthy foods. We’ve become dietary fat-phobics and we have moved so far away from healthy eating that is unbelievable. Please give this free site a look: (http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com). There are articles on why soy is dangerous, why we must soak our grains, why consumption of saturated fat is vital to our health, along with so much more. The host is a Chapter Leader for the Westin A. Price Foundation (a non-profit). There is also a cookbook linked to the foundation – Nourishing Traditions (by Sally Fallon) – it has references to scientific studies that back all the advice.

By: Jayne Embree

Jayne Embree — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:43:44 +0000

Prune juice has proven to be a great aid for constipation with my child. We also give him prunes occasionally, if he has not had much fiber in his diet that day.

I found, with previous clients who had toileting issues, that there are a lot of other things you can do to help:

-model good eating habits;
-keep up their fluid intake;
-have them sit on the toilet 20 minutes after a meal;