Slight constipation in toddler- what to do?

[Lily Dust]

I know there are threads like this somewhere but for the life of me I cant find them

And I am sorry, it will be TMI

My 18 month old is having a bit of trouble with her poo. Its the first time its happend (2nd time in a fortnight). She still goes at least once a day maybe 3 times but today again it hurt her. 1st time I thought it was because she hadnt been eating at all. but now nothing has changed. She has general 2 or 3 pieces of fruit a day also. I attempted diluted oj last time and it did absolutely nothing! I was suprised because she never has juice. I thought BFing stopped this?

So what do you do for your little one?

[Traveller]

I would start by upping her water intake. A couple of small cups of water a day might be enough to help her. If not then try prune juice or kiwi fruits, they are excellent at easing constipation.

[Lily Dust]

Thnaks Traveller, she drinks a fair bit of water but wont take anymore atm so will attempt more water, if not will try the other.

Thanks

[Ginger]

I always find some diluted prune juice does the trick!

[Livinthedream]

Pear juice is good too. You haven given her paracetamol have you? that alway backs me up a bit...

[ShootingStar]

1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar in 100mls water. Works everytime with all 3 of my kids.