Toddlers

Hi...hope for some help.  My 24 month old DD has been going through a couple episodes of constipation.  In November she had a couple days of screaming and grunting when she had to have a bowel movement.  I gave her a suppository which helped and in a couple days she was back to normal. 

This past week she has had the same thing.  I have tried everything, apple juice, pears, prunes,  peaches, lots of liquids, exercise, warm baths and not giving her anything to which might contribute to constipation.  Nothing is working.  SHe will scream so loud, grunt and get very rigid and point to her bottom and still no bowel movement.  I feel so bad for her. 

Has anyone else gone through this problem with their toddler?

Thanks for listening, Mary

Hi there. My kids tend to have problems with this. You've been trying great stuff, and I'm sorry it's not working for you. A few other suggestions are dried apricots and ground flax seeds. I just took my 6 year old to the doc on Monday and now she's on Miralax for two weeks. Maybe you'll need to see your DD's pedi? I usually get the answer that I'm now giving the kids enough fruits, fruit juices or dried fruits. I am, they just are easily constipated. So if you have tried all that, keep a diary of what you give when to prove to the pedi maybe, then take her in. I hope the dried fruits work! I know when my youngest has too many raisins, boy does diaper sure show it!

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Hi there,
I know they say to avoid any potty training if there is constipation. Not sure if you guys were pursuing this.

MY DD also eats a ton of dates and figs, that seems to help her stay regular.
Also, I have heard that the pediatricians use a ton of miralax as it is quite gentle. i would definitely ask them about this.

Good luck,
V