Constipation in kids...we need HELP!
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Getting to the bottom of what is causing the constipation is key. Is the child withholding? Is there any anxiety around pooping that is playing a role? I often see food sensitivities as being an underlying cause and removing these foods can make a world of difference. Mag citrate and vitamin C are beneficial. "P" fruits can also help with occasional constipation - prunes, plums, pears.
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Does magnesium work? The citrate version. Apple sauce works pretty well for us. Or prune juice in smoothies?
I also do not feel comfortable giving my kids miralax unless it's super bad about to go to the dr for pain, bad. -
@Purple-Animal we have tried magnesium and it's just so hard to stay consistent taking it daily - we need to figure it out. Miralax can change your child's behavior from what I am reading and it's ALWAYS recommended by doctors? I just do not understand.
MiraLax contains polyethylene glycol 3350 (“PEG 3350”), a compound of the highly toxic chemicals ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), ingredients found in automotive antifreeze and brake fluid.
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Getting to the bottom of what is causing the constipation is key. Is the child withholding? Is there any anxiety around pooping that is playing a role? I often see food sensitivities as being an underlying cause and removing these foods can make a world of difference. Mag citrate and vitamin C are beneficial. "P" fruits can also help with occasional constipation - prunes, plums, pears.
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Agree with above. Need to get to the root cause of why they're getting constipated. I notice when my kids going to Grandma's and eat junk/pizza/more dairy than usual they all come back constipated. So we know to give them prunes around that time. Also make sure they're drinking enough water. I also try to mix in chia seeds with their food as they're full of fiber!
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We went through this. Getting to the root cause is so important. When we still need help, I like HyFiber for Kids and Senna tea. Taylor Dukes Wellness also makes a Miralax alternative that is great.
