Toddler constipation relief, signs and symptoms, home remedies (foods to avoid and include), and more.

Constipation issues can be frustrating for both the toddler and the parents. In this video, Nurse Sarah explains some of the signs and symptoms of constipation, what you should expect from normal bowel movements, home remedies for constipation (such as diet modification), as well as medications your pediatrician may recommend.

It is important to always check with your healthcare provider before trying any medications, supplements, remedies, or dietary changes so that you can ensure it is safe and appropriate for your toddler.

Constipation occurs when your toddler isn't having enough bowel movements. In addition, those bowel movements could be too hard. Some of the signs and symptoms of constipation include a pebble-like stool consistency, frequent passing of diarrhea-like smears in the diaper (from encopresis), struggling to pass stool (crying, grunting, squirming), having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, nausea and vomiting, and more.

Constipation treatment will depend on the advice of your pediatrician. Some common home remedies include dietary changes and increasing water intake (at least 2 cups per day for most toddlers). Foods to avoid include bananas, apples, dairy, and more.

You may want to include foods with sorbitol or fiber, such as oatmeal, broccoli, spinach, peaches, strawberries, and so on.

Your pediatrician may even recommend small doses of a laxative or other treatments mentioned in the video. However, it is important to discuss these options with your pediatrician to make sure they are safe and to get the proper dose based on your toddler's age and weight.

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