How do you alleviate your kids’ constipation?

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Asked by Pedia-Lax at 10:58 AM on May. 2, 2011 in Kids' Health

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Increase the fiber in their diets. I add flaxseed to her breakfast. Also encourage lots of water, veggies, etc.

Answer by EgoTryptophan at 11:00 AM on May. 2, 2011
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Magnesium. They can take it in supplement form (many are capsules that can be opened and mixed with water or juice if they can't swallow pills). Or they can take it in the form of unsulphured black strap molasses. High in iron, potassium and magnesium. Gets things "moving" pretty quick.

Answer by Anonymous at 11:04 AM on May. 2, 2011

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That has never been a problem for my kids. My older son had a bit, but I increased fresh fruits and all seems good now.

Answer by mompam at 11:04 AM on May. 2, 2011
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Short term...Oatmeal cream pie, works within hours. Long term, get more fiber into the diet. here is a list of foods:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/NU00582

Answer by Jademom07 at 11:07 AM on May. 2, 2011
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Lots of liquids, more fiber, protein, fruits and veggies

Answer by toybar02 at 11:09 AM on May. 2, 2011
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I agree a diet change would be helpful but for a quick fix a bit of prune juice goes a long way :)

Answer by lotsolove86 at 11:11 AM on May. 2, 2011
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they really do not have that problem, but on the rare occasion it happens, we use probiotics.

Answer by annanonnymommy at 11:37 AM on May. 2, 2011
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My son was only constipated once. My husband and I made sure from then on to communicate with eachother about how many bananas our son was eating in one day! Whoops. :/ Other than that it's never been an issue.

Answer by PhilsBabyMama at 8:37 PM on May. 2, 2011
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my dd has only been constipated once, and apple juice worked wonders

Answer by Ashlynnsmommy07 at 5:14 PM on May. 3, 2011
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Plenty of water and I havent met a case of constipation yet that a couple slices of Ezekiel bread didnt clear up in 24 hours. Seriously.

Answer by new_mom808 at 9:21 PM on May. 3, 2011
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