Home remedies to get rid of irregular potty habits in babies and toddlers
As we get older is easier to express how we feel through words and explanation but babies can explain only by making noise or by crying. Out of all the troubles, one of the main activities which parents feel is a big responsibility is going to the bathroom. Infant constipation is a serious problem for some and in early days constipation is a major problem for kids.
Normal bowel movements can happen 4-5 times a day directly after birth. The stools are soft which easily pass through the digestive system. Breastfed child has more stool movements as compared to formula fed kids. As a kid grows, their bowel movement will drop to 2-3 times a day. A hard and unmoving bowel movement can cause great discomfort in kids and most …show more content…
Do not use flaxseeds as it might worsen the situation.
Raisins: Boil raisins overnight and give it to your children. The liquid of the raisins can also be given.
Honey and Sugar: Give 2-3 tablespoon of honey with sugar in milk to the toddler. This is a good way to treat constipation.
Sugar Solution: Mix ½ spoon of sugar with water. Give this solution to the baby 3 times a day. This should be given before feeding him. If you have brown sugar it is even better.
Prune Juice: Give the child diluted Prune juice solution as this will help get rid of constipation. If your child is over 4 months, mix some with breast milk. Give him two times a day.
Dark Corn Syrup: Combine water and 1 spoon of dark corn syrup. Give this solution two times a day.
Warm bath: Give your baby a warm bath and give him a gentle massage. Warm water relaxes the muscles and relieves constipation.
Castor Oil: This is one of the most commonly used remedies to relieve irregular potty habits. If your child is over 2 years than give him a mixture of castor in a glass of milk. Adjust the dose according to the age of the
As we get older is easier to express how we feel through words and explanation but babies can explain only by making noise or by crying. Out of all the troubles, one of the main activities which parents feel is a big responsibility is going to the bathroom. Infant constipation is a serious problem for some and in early days constipation is a major problem for kids.
Normal bowel movements can happen 4-5 times a day directly after birth. The stools are soft which easily pass through the digestive system. Breastfed child has more stool movements as compared to formula fed kids. As a kid grows, their bowel movement will drop to 2-3 times a day. A hard and unmoving bowel movement can cause great discomfort in kids and most …show more content…
Do not use flaxseeds as it might worsen the situation.
Raisins: Boil raisins overnight and give it to your children. The liquid of the raisins can also be given.
Honey and Sugar: Give 2-3 tablespoon of honey with sugar in milk to the toddler. This is a good way to treat constipation.
Sugar Solution: Mix ½ spoon of sugar with water. Give this solution to the baby 3 times a day. This should be given before feeding him. If you have brown sugar it is even better.
Prune Juice: Give the child diluted Prune juice solution as this will help get rid of constipation. If your child is over 4 months, mix some with breast milk. Give him two times a day.
Dark Corn Syrup: Combine water and 1 spoon of dark corn syrup. Give this solution two times a day.
Warm bath: Give your baby a warm bath and give him a gentle massage. Warm water relaxes the muscles and relieves constipation.
Castor Oil: This is one of the most commonly used remedies to relieve irregular potty habits. If your child is over 2 years than give him a mixture of castor in a glass of milk. Adjust the dose according to the age of the