Constipation is a common problem for toddlers. This is often
the result of low-fiber diet, high-dairy picky routines. It could also be due
to the child's anxiety over the toilet by himself. Constipation can be easily
treated with natural therapies. Here are some ideas to decrease your child's
constipation.
Constipation is
the result of low-fiber diet, high-dairy picky routines
Reduce dairy absorption
Many children consume large amounts of dairy throughout the
day, which can lead to constipation. Dairy should be limited to 2 to 3 servings
per day in constipated children. These foods include cheese, butter, milk,
cream and yoghurt.
Increase fruits and vegetables
Increasing the fiber by feeding baby fruits and vegetables
is a simple and good way to treat constipation. Try to pick the fruits and
vegetables with high-fiber content. Some examples are raspberries, apples,
raisins, peas and carrots. You can find that would be very useful when printing
out one copy and paste the list on the refrigerator for reference.
Raspberry
Let your babies eat fruits and vegetables instead of snacks
throughout the day. It is best to let them eat purely fruits and vegetables
without sauce or marinade so that they can enjoy the taste of it. If your child
refuses to eat vegetables, you can secretly hide them. You can add mashed
yellow squash into omelet for breakfast. Muffins with whole grain carrot and
apples are great party for children. You can even add to the dish spinach smoothie.
Increase whole grain
You can increase whole grain by providing babies with foods
like bran muffins, graham crackers, oatmeal, brown rice, and white bread. Whole
grains rich in fiber, which is good for treating constipation.
Bran muffins
Increase water
Increasing liquid seems very useful to treat constipation.
This is especially true with fruit juice. Give your child unmixed fruit juice
as prune juice or pear twice a day. Increase babies’ absorption of the water as
much as possible. Most kids love a Sippy cup while playing. A cup full of water
is a great way to protect your baby's teeth and help them get hydrated. A good
hydration is a key when treating constipation.
Toilet training
If your child has been taught to go to the toilet by
himself, let the child sit on the potty upon waking and after meals. If your
child go to the toilet by himself and are constipated, best to resolve
constipation before teaching your child to use the toilet. A constipated child
can associate the potty chair with pain. This can lead to problems when
teaching children to go to the toilet, which can be frustrating for both
parents and children.
Toilet training
Try a warm bath
Rectal pain
often is associated with constipation. If your child is suffering from rectal,
give baby a warm bath. This helps reduce the pain and soothe the anal
sphincter, which can help child defecate more easily.
