How Do You Cure Constipation In A Toddler?
Transitioning your toddler from baby food to real people food can have the unintended side effect of constipation. Often this problem can be cured by changing your child’s diet. The following are things you can do to minimize constipation occurring with your toddler, and what to do if he becomes blocked. The first thing to do to prevent constipation in your toddler is to look at what you are feeding them. Excessive amounts of dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt) with little fiber from fruits or vegetables is guaranteed to stop up your little one. Also, most food packages identify how much dietary fiber is in each serving. Planning your child’s meals to ensure they are getting enough fiber is a good step towards preventing constipation. Kids are picky at this age, so it can be difficult to find high fiber foods that they will actually eat. We’ve had good success serving our toddlers pears, grapes, cherries, carrots, or corn during meals and at snack times. Also, kids at this age are st
