Toddler Constipation Issue
How can I tell my child is constipated
When a child has bowel movement 1 in 4 days or is in discomfort and has a hard dry stool.
Too much dairy
The child snacks often on cheese. Dairy can cause constipation. Having more milk and not enough greens with lots of fiber can cause problems.
Not Enough liquid
If the child does not drink enough water, dehydration can cause issues with a bowel movement. You try to keep the child active by taking them to the playground all the running around you might forget to give the child water.
Child might have anxiety going to the bathroom
The child might be afraid to go to the bathroom due to previous experience. This will cause the child to avoid going to the bathroom.
Treatment Option
A good option is to make smoothies. Children love smoothies. You can easily sneak something healthy in the smoothie. You can change it up with different flavor with different fruits. Add your child’s favorite fruit. Or you can sweeten the smoothie by adding ice cream.
Recipe:
2-3 pear, cut in smaller
1 cup pineapple, cut in cube
2 tablespoon honey
2 cup of milk
sprinkle psyllium husk
Instruction:
- Peel and cut the pear into smaller chunk.
- Cut pineapple into cubes.
- In a blender, add milk, pear, pineapple, honey, and milk.
- Sprinkle psyllium husk in the top.
- Turn on the blender.
- Taste smoothie. If you want the smoothie to be much sweeter in taste add more honey.
Ingredients:
Psyllium husk – fiber, gentle. Soluble fiber. Psyllium husk goes through the digestive system not to get absorbed. It absorbs water is a compound that helps with constipation, diarrhea, blood sugar level, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight loss.
Pear – fiber on the skin of the fruit. High in pectin a natural fiber.
Pineapple – have lots of fluid and water great for hydration. Pineapple has an enzyme bromelain that is great for bowel function and controls regularity.
