what do you give kids for constipation
Treatments for childhood constipation usually includes stool softeners and changing the child to a less constipating diet, with more fiber and fluids. Good choices of fluids include apple and prune juice and perhaps switching children low-fat milk or soy milk. Reading food labels can help you to find high fiber foods.
If giving formula, changing to a soy formula can also sometimes be helpful, as long as your child does not have a soy allergy. Medications used to treat younger infants and children with constipation are usually limited to colace, maltsupex, lactulose, and the occasional use of a glycerin suppository.