7 Mar 2018 | 4 min Read
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Mothers always recommend to give natural laxatives for children. However, they don’t always resolve the constipation. What then should one do?
After all, constipation is one of the commonest problems across age groups, and babies are no exception. Is your little one cranky while pooping or says, “Mummy, it hurts while I poop?”; this is probably a sign of painful constipation that can be relieved using some natural laxatives for children.
How do I recognize my baby’s constipation?
It is very easy to identify constipation in your little one. Symptoms of constipation in children include
What could be the reason of constipation in children?
There are many reasons why your little one might be constipated. These reasons vary with age but some of the commonest reasons are as listed here.
Breastfed babies when shifted to formula-feed or top feeds are likely to experience constipation as formula can harden up the poop. Thus, weaning should be done gradually to avoid constipation in an infant.
How can I help my constipated baby?
If you have noticed constipation in your baby for the very first time, slight changes in your baby’s feeding or diet can do the job for you.
Fruits, milk and promoting water intake are the best natural laxatives for kids, which usually resolve a baby’s constipation in about a week’s time. Rarely do these techniques fail; then you may require pediatric laxatives.
Can one use laxatives for children?
Using laxatives for kids is not the recommended treatment, but if you have tried some of the mentioned techniques or home remedies without much results, you may have to use laxatives after consulting your pediatrician.
These childrens laxatives may include
These laxatives do carry some amount of side effects and should not be used in children below 2 years of age unless prescribed by your pediatrician after a thorough examination.
Also read – 8 Natural Remedies to Ease Out Those Stressed Bowel Days For Your Baby
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