Could he be getting too much fibre?
He’s healthy and active and growing well, but toilet training is proving a bit difficult. A: The diet you describe is healthy and appropriate for your child’s age. It is good to hear that he enjoys such a range of foods. Well done! It is not unusual for young children to have three bowel actions per day or even one bowel action every couple of days. Fibre provides bulk but does not usually result in frequent bowel actions. Check the colour and consistency of your child’s faeces (poo). Even the colour can vary considerably depending on what your child has eaten. Normal bowel actions are easy to pass and well formed. Bowel actions can change if your child is unwell. They may become more frequent, watery and loose (diarrhoea) or hard and pebble-like (constipation). If either of these situations occurs, speak to your maternal and child health nurse or seek medical advice from your doctor. You mention that your child is healthy and active and growing well. Remember fruit juices and sweet dr
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