#asktheexpert My son always starts crying very badly when he is about to poop. And he always pushes very hard and yesterday I saw red color like blood in his stool. Please advise.

A. To soften the stools and make them easier to pass, increase the amount of non-dairy fluid and fiber your child gets each day. High-fiber foods include fruits and fruit juices that contain sorbitol (prune, mango, pear), vegetables (broccoli, peas), beans, and whole-grain breads and cereals