So why do little kids 1-5 year olds have so much constipation problem?
like 3-4 kids in my extended family have this problem. thier moms keep giving the laxative n stuff…
didn’t used to happen before, when we were younger.
is it due to formula?
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Cant be formula if they’re 1-5 years old!
Didn’t use to happen before? I’m pretty sure constipation was common back then too 
My daughter has been struggling with constipation ever since we started giving her whole milk. Prune juice helps a lot.
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my baby gets easily constipated if she drinks more milk, banana and rice. apple juice n oats works for her.
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instead of giving laxatives, have the mum’s try getting them to poo with natural alternatives like prune juice, pears, grapes, etc. and water. lots and lots of water. if they’re constipated, they’re likely not drinking enough water.
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main reason is probably the diet…eating a lot of fibre less foods [mostly junk]!
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like KKK said it has to do with diet and absorption and kids that age rarely get enough fiber or water.
I wouldn’t use laxtives or miralax. Natural cures are prunes, raisins, pear sauce, aloe vera (works wonders), papaya
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how do you give aloe vera njgal?
yes its pretty common nowadays…
i’ve seen my nephews n neices they dont eat much…
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asa far as i know, you can buy Aloe Vera Capsule at a Health Store and also at pharmacies.
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aloe vera comes in juice. Go to any health store or pharmacy you’ll find it. 2 table spoon does the trick. It’s good for adults too. soften the stool with no side effects.
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oh, that’s nice to know.
my Bhabhi’s father has this problem and he eats 4-5 prunes every 2-3 days and it helps a lot. also, you may have about 7-10 munaqqas [large resins] soaked and softened in hot milk. it is a great natural laxative. my Dad, i remember, used to have **aspaGhol [Psyllium brans/seeds] **. that also works well.