My five month old daughter is constipated. Any suggestions on how to get her to poo?
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Note, if any suggested solutions from anyone puts the child in more pain, that's not obviously a temporary push, stop immediately and consult a medical professional, preferably a pediatrician, or similarly skilled practitioner.\n\nI think ghostin007 means Castor Oil, which is very different than Castrol... Yes that works, but has a foul taste. Fruit that's juicy and fresh is often the most gentle approach, aside from [warm] water. Offer water, it'll help if the child will accept it, they may not if they've only gotten milk.\n\nIf it's not a blockage and is simply due to the digestive muscles squeezing uncomfortably, some solid food, like banana, or rice cereal, can help. Obviously it should be soft enough for the child to chew without strain on them.\n\nNursing of course can help. \n\nThere are also over the counter medications that work. If you're unsure ask the pharmacist.\n\nAlso note, that if the child isn't in any discomfort and simply isn't having bowel movements, don't be concerned, some children near that age can go a week and be fine. It's because they using every last ounce of milk for growth so none is making it out... The bacteria they only get when older helps them digest, and this'll slow bowel movements considerably for a while before becoming regular again.\n\nAs long as the child is alert to its enviroment, energetic, and happy it is healthy. If not consult a professional.
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Well, there is a couple of things we need to know:\n\nDoes she have a fever? No fever means it is unlikely to be an infection or appendices.\n\nDoes it hurt to the touch? If it does you should consider taking her to the ER if she is doubling over in pain when you push on her stomach.\n\nI am making the assumption here that there is no physical appearence of injury. If there is you will need to determine the severity in order to determine taking her to the doctor.\n\nWhen is the last time she had a bowel movement? It could be gas or constipation, and she just may not understand what is going on. Give her some juice and rock her to see if this gets thinks moving. Assuming there was no fever and no pain to the touch, though there can be pain to the touch with gas as well.\n\nIt could also be as simple as her being tired. Some children will have tummy trouble when they are over tired.\n\nAlso, be sure to think through what she has eaten today. Was there anything out of the norm? And can you be absolutely certain that she did not eat anything toxic? Watch for sign of vomiting or diarreha that could indicate something more severe.\n\nIf symptoms persist or worsen you should certain seek medical assistance. You know your child better than anyone, if she is crying for prolonged periods or rolling around in pain it would be a good idea to seek immediate assistance tonight. If she is able to lay down and fall asleep comfortably without any of the above issues, then you are probably okay to way until tomorrow and reavaluate the situation, but we not doctors. We can only give you advice based on experience. Ultimately you have to follow your gut and best judgment. \n\nHope everything works out!
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I agree with the others. Desitin usually works. But if it isn't, it might be what he's eating and the diaper itself. Too much apple juice can cause diarrhea in some infants. My son could not drink it straight. It would give him diarrhea and then, the diaper rash. I always had to mix the juice with water or another juice. Secondly, the baby might be allergic to his diapers. Try changing brands. Good luck, Grandma!!
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I have had to give this to my son once....it started to work within an hour.....but lasted pretty much the whole next day. He had to miss school.....it's kind of like a whole body flush!!\n\nAfter you are all cleared out, try adding a little more fiber to the diet.....it should help keep you away from laxatives in the future.
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make him clean it up.  And don't help him.  is may sound cruel, but it will work.  tell him that he need to poop in the toilet, and just ask him through out the day, "where are we supposed to poop"\ntake away something that he likes.  Like if he likes to watch a certain show, so no show today, b/c you pooped on the carpet.  and don't reinforce him by laughing when he is dropping his pants to poop on the carpet.  Laughing will only make it worse.  Make sure that you are rewarding him when he does poop on the toilet, and when he does anything that deserves being rewarded.  When he pees in the toilet, ask him to sit down and try to poop when he is done.\n\n\nThere may be a more serious problem and you may want to have him seen by your family doctor.
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Please read this all the way through, my heart is with you. I have two boys 10 and 6 that did the same thing (flushing). Charging 10 cents every time I found the bowl full stopped my problem. But your daughter seems like she has hit rebellion already. My 6 year old became very sore and he learned his lesson at 4 about wiping. But with your daughter "dirty down there" is not going to work. She's 10 not 4, don't patronize her, think back to when you were 10. Let's face it we were all picking up info from friends about sex. You 3 parents have to get together as a group and realize she is not a child she is a young lady/woman. Lectures and threats are not going to work anymore. She needs to start making her own decisions, educated decisions. Talk to a gynecologist get facts about what could happen if she doesn't clean up her act. Pictures if necessary, of what these diseases can do to her body. She could pick up staf infection just to name one, and wind up in the hospital. (My husband being a fire fighter had a call at one time about a woman with an upset stomach. She wasn't a wiper either her whole body smelt of crap. When they got her to the hospital because no one wanted to check between her legs (which was where the real discomfort was) they found her vagina was infested, stuffed with maggots.)Please do everything in your power to educate her in a way that will help her to help herself make the right choices. Also is she happy with herself, looks, school, and friends. These are all very important to her right now. If she doesn't have it yet soon she will be starting her cycle. You think you have problems now, wait. This is the summer of change for your family. Make it that way, help her, she needs you all just to hear her, and realize she is not a little girl, or even a big girl, she is a young lady/woman. A new hair style, a light colored eyeshadow if not wearing makeup, a few new clothes, you might want to rethink the panty thing. Is she wearing panties that make her feel like a young lady/woman, or is she wearing widebottomed, widesided diaperwear. Help her to feel different about herself. Chin up, no one ever said this parent thing was easy, but think of the good times, keep an open mind, and email me if you need to. We have all been there in one way or another.
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my 5 year old daughter...
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You need to talk to her mom or comment to her that she is feeding your child at to many fast foods restaurants..Not only can the ordor be a problem but it may cause the child to get constipated and if not noticed can lead to major health problems..She probably smells like pickles because of all the preservatives in the foods she eats not only fast food but junk food, her body is small enough to where she is excreting the smell.\nAnd if it turns out it's not the fast food giving her the smell maybe it is something that is being used to clean the home of the childs Mom, also MOLD can smell like pickles, is the hoome in good up keep??
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Try giving him some soda such as 7UP or ginger ale at room temperature -- tell him to sip, not gulp.  If his stomach pains continue, or he develops vomiting, etc. give him Pedialyte or Gatorade to replace his electrolytes.  Soda crackers are a good idea too.
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Interesting, my poop has never been green.  My babies poop was green untill we started feeding her baby food.  So it might have to do with your diet.
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How about something for her.... she's the one thats stuck in the bed, the baby is fine.lol.  Get her some good smelling body powder, or lotions.  Maybe some CD's of her favorite music, and a portable player.  If she loves to read, a book by her favorite aurthor, If she loves chocolate you cant go wrong with those sweets!  Fresh fruit basket is great too.  And when all else fails, just  the company of a good friend or close family member really helps.  Hugs to her and the coming baby.
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Ok, for your own constipation problem, just eat more fiber and drink lots of water. Now for the boyfriend, he probably either doesn't remember it or he denies it out of embarassment. When you are dealing with an older generation, the cure back then was enemas. They are quick and harmless, in fact now they have a fancier word for them "colonics". Either way, this should not affect your baby in any way. Just realize that your boyfriend is probably really embarassed, and just ease off of the subject. It tends to be a more sensitive subject with men. As for the family, they are just having fun with it by talking about it. Especially since it gets a reaction out of your boyfriend. Good luck!
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If she starts complaining she is wet or dirty or tells you she has to go or went.\n\nYou can ask her if she wants to use the potty and if she says yes, try it, but she is way to young.  \n\nIf you wake her in the morning before she pees, put her on the potty, is she pees there, make a big deal about her being a big girl, if she doesn't oh well.\n\nDon't push her.
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Did you take an oral temp?  96 is low normal for a five year old. I'd be more concerned with the vomiting. Young children dehydrate much faster than adults.  Take her to your ped doctor today.
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Special need children should not be rushed to do things that might feel complicated to them. Give him more time and let him learn slowly instead of drastically transitioning him. I would try with an open cup and put saran clear wrap over it and make a little opening. Teach him to not let water touch the clear wrap and slowly guide him. They need to be conditioned...even little puppies need guidance like that.
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Have your friend try the cleansing wipes.  My son is adamant about using them now.  They can be flushed too.  Greatest thing since sliced bread.\n\nToo, Charmin (I think) has a toilet using (like cleanup and such) packet with hints and tips, samples and a sticker chart to help little bums get cleaned up.\n\nGood luck to her.
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Make SURE that she goes to the bathroom before she goes to bed and try to keep her away from liquids an hour before she goes to bed.\n\nThere's no reason other than them having a smaller bladder capacity and not waking up in time.\n\nDon't use diapers since they'll make her feel infantile. Either slip one of those pads under her sheet or use pull-ups.