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.

An apple a day keeps the poop away.

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

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

Glycerin suppositories.

Thanks!!

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

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

Prunes, pear juice.

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

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

http://fruiteze.com/

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.

Our ped. Recs pear juice.

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

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?