Safe ways to help constipation?

[Anonymous]

My 3yr old has been hospitalized twice. At 2 1/2 he started having major constipation issues. Miralax caused some behavioral side effects. I'm looking for natural ways to help him. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

DH bought some fiber bars at Trader Joes and they were very potent. I might start with them.

[Anonymous]

Our ped. Recs pear juice.

[Anonymous]

We use this:

http://www.amazon.com/Flavor-Fiber-Bars-Blondie-25-4/dp/B0082FSWKA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1379005534&sr=8-7&keywords=gnu+bars


My kid eats one every morning for breakfast. 12g of fiber per bar and no high fructose corn syrup.

[Anonymous]

This was recommended by my son's therapist as an alternative to Miralax. It is really good!

http://fruiteze.com/

[Anonymous]

Seconding th TJ fiber bars. They also have fiber added fruit leather. The bits and pieces bag is a bargain.

[Anonymous]

Prunes, pear juice.

[Anonymous]

Warm milk with blackstrap molasses in it. If you can get him to drink it (might have to sweeten it)! A great natural laxative.

[Anonymous]

Defecation reflex--have him sit on the toilet for 5 minutes after every meal (got this tip from the GI specialist at Children's)

[Anonymous]

Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

Glycerin suppositories.

[Anonymous]

My DS was chronically constipated until we cut you all cheese and he quit taking allergy meds.

[Anonymous]

Beans. Got m DS to like retried beans, baked beans and black beans. Instead of bread, rice, etc.

[Anonymous]

An apple a day keeps the poop away.

[Anonymous]

A stool softener might make it easier to go. Helped with my older child. Check with a pharmacist or pediatrician to see if it would be appropriate for your child's age and weight.