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Natural laxatives for children – infants
Babies who are still breastfeeding need to pass stools every seven or ten days. Older babies, those who are fed from bottles need to pass the stools every couple of days. Parents need to know that it is important to seek medical advice when the child is suffering from constipation. Parents should also increase the amount of fruits and vegetables a child consumes because they are rich in fiber. A parent can also give prune juice diluted in water to his or her child three times per week. A lot of doctors recommend prune juice as an excellent treatment for constipation.
Apart from following these tips, a parent should know that there are certain natural laxatives that help.
Drinking fluids
Drinking the right amount of fluids has many benefits. Water is one of the best natural laxatives because it softens the stools. A parent should remind his or her child to drink water many times throughout the day. Children who do not drink enough water are more likely to suffer from constipation.
Fibers in foods
A balanced diet is important. A child must consume foods that are rich in fiber. Bran cereals are a good option but a child must eat a lot of vegetables like broccoli and beans.
Glycerine
In some cases a parent can gently insert liquid glycerine into the baby’s rectum in order to stimulate the muscles.
Psyllium husks
Most doctors will recommend psyllium husks as natural laxatives for toddlers. A parent can buy these at any nutrition store. Parents just need to know that they should not give more than one tablespoon of it to their child.
Flax seeds and flax oil
Flax is good for the maintenance of a healthy colon. Flax seeds are rich in fiber which is excellent in this situation.
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