Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years agoA. just more water and fiber diet. Constipation is very common in kids . As such medication are avoided just give more of water and more of fiber diet like green leafy vegetable and fruits to baby . Lactulose will be used as last resort as stool softener .
Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. constipation in children is common in which diet modification is required that is including high fibres in the diet for which you can give seasonal fruits like papaya, watermelon and seasonal vegetables will also help you can give daliya , oatsmeal also to your child which is rich in fibres and nutrients tooo.
giving excess of milk may also cause constipatiovn, so you should limit its quantity.also avoid banana which may aggravate .lactulose or polyethylene glycol is of good help, sorbilene is also ajn option but you should give any medicine or suppository only when prescribed by your pediatrician.. medication is the secondary option.diet modification is the key.plenty of liquids are of great help too.
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