#asktheexperts my 2.5 year old baby girl is having constipation issues since she was a year old. She does fine when she takes medicines, but passes hard stool when doesn't. She eats all fruits, salads, whole grains and fibre rich things and water. pls suggest.

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baby is 2.5 year In constipation modify diet avoid baked and packaged food give diet rich in fibre like oats banana papaya etc give Luke warm water to drink  maintain hydration give plenty of oral fluids if the problem perissts consult your doctor for stool softners

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hi
it could be food reaction or it happens because of inadequate intake of fluids
so please maintain good hydration
give Luke warm water to drink
encourage your child to do more physical activities
give warm milk with one tsp of ghee daily before sleep time.