DD has started hanging onto her poo, I a pretty sure it is a control thing as we are in the process of toilet training, we realise that she is not ready to poo in the toilet so we put a nappy on when she asks for a poo.
I am starting to get a bit worried though as she has only done 1 poo since sunday, and she hasnt been at all for 3 full days now which I am sure it not normal.
Has anyone got any ideas what I can give her (preferrably natural and not medication) to help her get a bit more regular, I am really worried that she is going to end up constipated.
Yup, that's a toughie. I've read that some toddlers hang onto it and once the bowel is distended it actually lessens the urge to go (which is kinda counter-productive and a bit annoying).
I might try to find the book and reference to see what's suggested. As well as the change in diet, it might be worth trying to find ways to encourage a change in behaviour too... I'll see what I can find for you.
Okeys, I read about it in the Mighty Toddler. Something that may be worth considering is whether she finds pooing painful? Like if she's passed a hard poo that's caused an anal fissure or something. This could make her reluctant to go again (but it obviously doesn't help the problem, just helps you understand a possible reason for it...)
Barker suggests some possible foods that may help as follows:
- Dilute prune juice
- Weet bix for breakky with brown sugar and straight prune juice
- Lentil dishes
- Paw paw
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