#AskTheExpert my son is 12 months old he doesnt drink water at all how much ever i force he wont drink . i give fruit juice mixed in water but some time he drinks but not always anx he passes hard stools . how to over come this ?

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#AskTheExpert  my son is 12 months old he doesnt drink water at all how much ever i force he wont drink . i give fruit juice mixed in water but some time he drinks but not always anx he passes hard stools . how to over come this ?

Accepted Answer

the child is having hard stools which means the child is having constipation...
Your child is having constipation for which kindly give plenty of water to drink and fibre diet made from cereals pulses vegetables and fruits. Specially give papaya banana oats fennel seeds water it will help in decreasing constipation and even after that the problem continues kindly meet your doctor for constipation medicine. it is important for you to know that the problem of constipation will improve with increasing age of the child. You may increase or decrease the dosage of constipation medicine if needed according to the consistency of the stool

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Try adding fruit or fruit slices like strawberries and mint, cucumbers or berries. Add a splash of fruit juice, or make slushies with water, ice, and fruit, which can make it more fun, especially for younger children