Potty-Training
The more prepared you are, the better you feel. These are the best preparedness checklists and how-to guides for low-stress potty-training.
What To Do If Your Toddler Gets Constipated During Potty-Training
Constipation can be a common problem during potty-training. The top two reasons for constipation are – withholding and diet. Maybe your toddler is still fearful of the potty and how it feels to go in it. Or, maybe their favorite foods don’t make for the smoothest stools to pass. Either way, it can be uncomfortable and painful for them, and hard for you to watch helplessly while they try to go.
Here are some quick switches you can make, and a few things you can try, that will help ease their constipation problems, and allow you to stress less when it happens.
1. Make some food switches
- Switch white breads and white flour snacks to whole grain breads and snacks
- Swap bananas for apples with the skins on (for the most amount of pectin which is what aids in constipation woes). Peaches, kiwis and pears are also great.
- Switch from plain oatmeal or pancakes, to chia oatmeal and pancakes. Just add some dissolved chia to the oatmeal or pancakes your child already loves. They won’t miss out on their favorite foods AND they will get some great soluble fiber that will absorb water, form a gel that will soften and moisten stool for easier passage.
- Add some olive oil into their milk. I learned this from my first assistant who was from Algeria. She swore by olive oil for many things, including constipation at it has worked within a day every time even for severe cases, amazingly.
2. Offer more liquids throughout the day
Pump up their liquid intake to soften things and get them moving, by placing different water bottles or sippies around the house where they play, for easy access all day. Add a cool straw, let them sip out of an adult cup, add a splash of juice or some fresh fruit to make it more fun and interesting. They’ll likely be more excited to drink even more.
3. Belly massage
3. Extra cuddles and words to reassure
problem solving and planning ahead
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The unknown is often scary for toddlers. All your child has known is the snug fit of a diaper and the mindless act of pottying in it. Using the potty takes awareness, action, and follow through. They now have a responsibility. And it is up to us to show them all the ins and outs of how to go about this…
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everything you'll need before you start potty-training
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what to do if your toddler gets constipated during potty-training
Constipation can be a common problem during potty-training. The top two reasons for constipation are – withholding and diet. Maybe your toddler is still fearful of the potty and how it feels to go in it. Or, maybe their favorite foods don’t make for the smoothest stools to pass. Either way…
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