18 Month Old Always Constipated

[Josiegirl]

I remember the exact same thing happening to 1 of my littles as soon as cow's milk was introduced. I think it was nannyde here that suggested baby pears and it worked really well. Good luck with the little tike. I remember mine standing up against the wall and pushing/crying for all she was worth. Wasn't any fun for anyone.
Her mom used to give her fleet enemas occasionally.

[debbiedoeszip]

I have an 18 month old DCG who has major constipation issues. As a baby she did not have any problems, but when she hit around one year old, she has been chronically constipated. We thought maybe it was due to cow's milk, so mom took her off of that. Mom has been taking her to a chiropractor regularly and giving her probiotics to try and help. This seemed to help for a bit, but lately it has become an every day problem. The pediatrician does not see this as a big issue and hasn't given ideas of how to help it other that suggesting giving her miralax. Mom doesn't want to do that because she wants a long term solution, not a temporary fix.
I am getting frustrated with the situation because this little one is miserable and struggles all day to go and is in obvious pain because of it. She is unhappy most days lately because all she is doing is trying to poop without any success and watching this day after day makes me feel so bad for her. Any ideas on what else to try for her? Would you send her home because of the situation?

This issue seems to be pretty common. My 2yo dcg has been constipated since she started here (8-9mo) and mom has just been advised by doctor to give her some kind of chewable gummy that contains mineral oil. It's helping. Dcg is a very picky eater and really only wants to eat starchy carbs. She's very stubborn and defiant in general so getting her to eat fiber or roughage is a battle neither mom nor I have had success with.

[Blackcat31]

She said Dr was not concerned.

I'd be inclined to find another Dr then.

Why would the Dr not be concerned about a child in pain struggling to complete a natural normal bodily function.

Having a bowel movement shouldn't be painful for the child like that....and if the Dr isn't concerned then either the Dr isn't being told the while truth or is a whack-a-doo or the parent is lying to the provider.

Either way, something is wrong and this poor child needs someone that will that will address it before it causes other bigger issues. poor babe.