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Stomach problems in children, especially constipation, are a cause of sleepless nights for parents. When a small child doesn’t potty properly, his entire routine gets disrupted – he cries, becomes irritable and even stops eating.
Often new mothers do not understand that if the child does not poop for two days, should it be considered constipation? Or could he be constipated even after going potty every day? Famous Pediatricians (Children’s Doctors) Based on the advice of, here we have explained in very simple language how to recognize constipation and how to solve it at home.
Just ‘not coming to the potty’ is not constipation: how to recognize?
Most parents think that if the child has not pooped today, he is constipated. But doctors say that this is not completely true. Every child’s body is different. Some children go 3 times a day, some once in 3 days – and both normal Can happen.
These are the symptoms of real constipation (checklist):
- Hard Stool: If the baby’s poop is like small pebbles, very hard and dry, then it is constipation.
- To push and cry: If the child’s face turns red while going potty, he starts crying, or is straining too much, it means he is in pain.
- Stopping because of fear: Sometimes the child has had pain in the past, so out of fear they start holding the potty inside. This “v withholding” They say. If the child stands with his legs crossed or hides in a corner, then understand that he is under pressure but he is scared.
- Stomach tightness: When touched, the child’s stomach should feel hard and bloated.
- Blood in the potty: Sometimes hard stools may cause chafing of the anus and slight bleeding.
The doctor told: What to do if you become constipated? (Home Remedies & Tips)
According to pediatricians, in 90% of the cases constipation in children is caused by lack of diet and water. It can be cured without medicine by these home remedies:
1. The “Magic” of Water and Fiber
The biggest enemy of constipation is water.
- Increase Water: If the child is older than 6 months, keep feeding him water at regular intervals. If there is moisture in the body, the stool will automatically become soft.
- Fiber rich foods: Reduce flour items (biscuits, bread) from the child’s diet. Instead of this, give things rich in fiber, like porridge, oats, or bread made from bran flour.
2. Make friends with fruits starting with ‘P’
Doctors often tell a rule- The ‘P’ Fruits.
Feed papaya, pear, prunes and peach to children in winter or summer. Papaya works as a natural laxative for constipation. Guava is also very beneficial, but keep in mind that it should be given after removing the seeds or in pulp form.
3. Tummy Massage
It is very effective for small children.
- Make the child lie on his back and massage his navel by applying light pressure in a circular (clockwise direction). Also, hold his legs and rotate them in a ‘cycling’ motion. Due to this, gas is released and the stool accumulated in the intestines moves forward.
4. Less milk, more food
A big mistake that parents make is feeding their child too much milk. If the child is older than 1 year and keeps drinking milk from the bottle throughout the day, then he will not feel hungry for solid food. Milk does not contain fiber, which becomes a major cause of constipation. Reduce the amount of milk and give more home-cooked food.
5. Potty training and correct position
If the child is a little older (3-4 years), make him/her sit in the Indian toilet position (squatting) or place a stool in front of the Western toilet so that his/her knees are above the hips. This creates good pressure.
Caution:
The doctor recommends that the child Medicine or ‘Suppository’ of your choice Do not apply unless prescribed by doctor. If the child has a lot of pain, the stomach is too bloated or there is too much blood in the potty, consult a doctor immediately.
