Toddler Constipation.. How many prunes?

AWD

Last time I gave DS adult prunes I think I gave him too many to get him to poop and he had runny poop for 2 or 3 days. Needless to say it worked but I forgot how many I gave him. Obviously I won't be giving him as many this time. How many would you think would do the trick?

jen5-03

I'd just do 2 and maybe 2 more a couple hours later. 4 at one time can be a little... messy... but only for a couple poops, not for days.

DD LOVES prunes so I cut them up small so she can have lots of pieces and not end up with a mess.

docmay25

Not sure about how many prunes.  I used to put a little prune juice mixed into their formula or milk and that worked.  Or if he likes the taste of prune juice maybe just water it down a little and give him that.  I find now that prunes/juice just make my kids gassy.  Miralax is what we use for constipation and it works great.

shaunie

I normally give 2 prunes, and it does the trick.

jjr

try raisins, just a few should help.  my son loves raisin's but, we're always sure not to give him too many, it makes him go and go and go.  good luck!