My 1.5 year old baby has difficulty having a bowel movement?

Good morning, ma'am,

Other than Lax-A-Day, have you tried anything else?

Thanks for the feedback!

First of all you need to give your child plenty to drink and encourage him to eat fiber such as in sweet potatoes, fruits, vegetables, oatmeal etc. This is the best way to soften the stool. This is the best way to soften the stool.

To encourage your child to drink a lot, I suggest increasing the frequency of drinking, every 2 to 3 hours, even if it means giving smaller amounts at a time.

I also suggest that you continue to give your child exercises while he is on his back, such as squatting (making his knees touch his chest), cycling, and massaging his belly in a clockwise direction.

For constipation, PEG-3350 (LAX-A-DAY, Restoralax and other brands), a tasteless and odorless powder, can be diluted in a small amount of any drinkable liquid. The amount of powder is given according to your child's weight, 1 gram of powder per kg of your child's weight. Your pharmacist will be able to show you how to measure the exact dose, because only the adult dose is indicated on the package.

If the constipation persists for 7 days, you should consult a doctor.

I hope this has been helpful to you, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

It was my pleasure, don't hesitate if there is anything!