Can we talk about poop?

ameegee

Kahlan has been constipated lately. As in hard poops but she is pooping. She's kind of struggling and only gets a little out each time. In the last 12 hours she's had a jar of pears. I have two more on hand. Should I just keep giving those? Or any other advice? Thanks!

greenbeanqueen

Have you considered trying prune juice or prunes?

ameegee

She hates prunes. Won't even open her mouth for them

74dragonfly

Water. In sippy or bottle

ameegee

Does water help for the little hard poops? Everything I've found is for when they aren't pooping at all.

greenbeanqueen

Being hydrated leaves plenty of water for the colon to draw in to soften the stool. So yes I second the water idea.

playball13

When DS1 was a little older, his doc recommended a little apple juice to help with constipation.  Kiddos will usually drink apple juice better than prune juice and the results are similar.  

ameegee

She finally pooped a much softer poo. Without a blow out. I think she's just going to get apples or pears And water daily. If it comes back, we'll try juice. Thanks everyone