JennP. wrote:
> On 23 Jul 2008 18:19:32 -0700, Banty <Banty_member@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> In article <L5Phk.128774$gc5.62542@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Dad says...
>>>
>>> A while ago there was a thread about some laxatives for kids;
>>> non-habit forming and non-addictive. It is available OTC.
>>> I can't find that. I tried Benefiber chew able tablets,
>>> they seem to give him a bloated tummy. This is for a 6yr old.
>>
>> High fiber foods like bran muffins, figs, most other dried fruits.
>>
>> Banty
>
> Also, plenty of water, fresh fruits and veggies. If the problem is
> caused by the 6yo not eating fruits and veggies, I'd definitly
> reccomend the dried fruit.
Yep. A little cardboard box of sultanas (raisins) or mixed dried fruit and
nuts eaten each day might be a good start to get things moving. I'd up the
water intake as well because sometimes children that age get by on a few
mouthfuls of liquid a day, become dehydrated and the moisture gets drawn
out
of their stools.
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