Picky Eater: Miralax
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Anyone Use Miralax?
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on April 11, 2007
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My almost-3-year-old had horrible constipation issues that were finally resolved w/ Miralax. It works wonders. My ped told me it is OK for him to stay on it awhile, bu...
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- Both of my girls had to use it and it worked wonders. Neither of them had any issues trasitioning off of it and we've seen no residual effects. Good luck as I know ...
- My seven year old daughter used it for a year or two until she was around 4 years old and i made the decision to take her off of it because she had become dependant on...
- My daughter (23 months) has been on it for maybe 8 or 9 months b/c if I try to cut her off or simply cut back she gets constipated again and messes up her belly...I ha...
Miralax for My 23 Month Old?
Asked by A.C. from Charleston
on February 17, 2010
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My son who will be 2 friday has had belly pain for several weeks. The dr ran some tests they all came back normal. The x-ray showed some mild "back up" in the bowels...
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- before i would do the miralax i would go to mother earth or an all natural store and see what they have for the back up before i would use adult drugs on my child all ...
- I know it's milder than most laxatives. I believe it's more like Metamucil or a 'bulk' (fiber) stimulant that softens the BM's. Probably feeding him more fiber and h...
- my 3 yr old is on it and it just helps him have more regular soft stools. he still doesn't even go daily, sometimes it is a day in between. i would try it and see how ...
6 Year Old Who Is Picky Eater and Recently Very Constipated
Asked by A.W. from Boston
on March 30, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter who has been a very picky eater all her life has been really constipated lately. She doesn't like to talk about it at all. She finds it embarr...
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- My son has been struggling with constipation since age 2 and he is now 5 1/2. He has been on prescribed medication for a few years and it works great. Now there is a...
- You should give her some fiber. There are fiber supliments that can disslove into anything she will eat. I use one called Benefiber. It looks like sugar and you can mi...
- I would consult with your doctor on what would be best for her. I have heard good things about Miralax like others have said. I know you said she is a picky eater, b...
Picky Eater with Constipation Issues
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on April 27, 2008
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So, my son is not a fan of meat or veggies. I can get him to eat chicken nuggets and fish sticks from time to time, but that's it. It's all pasta and dairy, all the ...
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- Well, lack of meat isn't why he's constipated. He needs more fruit and veggies. There's nothing like grapes and raisins (cut/careful for choking) to get the poop movin...
- HI, I wish I had more advice about picky eaters but as the mother of one myself, I can only recommend patience. Kids change their habits all the time. But for t...
- K., I work in early intervention...most doctors will tell you, it will not hurt a kid to miss a day of meals. Or even two! As long as he's getting enough to drink. So...
Slow Eater, Leaves Veggies for Last
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on August 10, 2011
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My 5 year old was very picky until last year. She does better now but is very slow to eat especially if talking about something that interests her. My husband, I and t...
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- with my daycare kids, they all have some quirk when it comes to eating. Each child has to eat their least fav food 1st.... & that's the end of it.
- I saw gummy fiber supplements at the CVS the other day--maybe that would be an easy alternative. Or, you could serve the fruit with dinner, instead of vegetables--her ...
- the way we do it when she's being picky, she has to take a bite of her entree, then a bite of veggie, until it's all gone or she's full. We had to start setting a time...
My Son Is an Extremely Picking Eater. It Is Driving Me nuts...help Please!
Asked by S.B. from Canton
on November 30, 2009
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Hello mamas, I need some advice here. My 5 year old only eat certain foods. Bread with butter or peanut butter only, milk, Bar B Q chicken, (only a certain brand) pop ...
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- Having 5 children and 8 grandchildren has provided some experience along the lines of children and eating. When I was a young mother my children's peditrition reassure...
- He knows and has learned that if he waits it out longer than you, you will give it to him the way he wants it. On a side note, my son takes miralax regularly. The do...
- Hi there! I am no expert, but this is what I started doing when my son started to become a picky eater. At dinner time, you pick the meal, you're the mamma! If he does...
Potty Troubles
Asked by T.P. from Washington DC
on November 12, 2010
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My three and a half year old girl is having potty issues. This is not something new with her. If I don't give her Miralax everyday she starts to have difficulty goin...
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- Kimberly gave you a lot of great advice. I will add a few things from my holistic practice. This is fixable, despite what some other poster's Dr. said. Most Dr.'s are...
- 2 things I do w/my son (2 yo, picky eater, constipated frequently) is put just a spash of prune juice in w/apple juice and water. The combo of the added water and the...
- Have you talked to your pedi about adding benefiber or some other supplement to her foods? Good luck.
My Almost 3 Yr Old Daughter Is constipated...what Should I Do?
Asked by A.F. from New York
on January 28, 2008
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I need advice. My dtr is constipated and tends to vomit while trying to push out her poop. I've tried Miralax...any other suggestions? She's a picky eater and won't ...
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- I have tried EVERYTHING for constipation and only found one thing that helped my 3 year old. Khondramul is sold in most drug stores - it is like a grease that coats th...
- Apple juice and prune juice can help. Stay away from apple sauce or anything on the BRAT diet (banana's rice apple sauce toast).
- Try karo syrup, You know the stuff for baking, give her a tsp. That should help her.
Extreme Difficulty Pooping for 2.5 Year Old
Asked by C. from Chicago
on May 19, 2008
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Sorry for the gross nature of the request, but wondering if anyone has dealt with this, as I'm paranoid about damage being done to his intestines. The doctor so far h...
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- C., First, I think the frequent use of Miralax is compounding his problem. laxatives can cause dependence, and it's possible that you are medicating him to the po...
- Clearly a lot of us are struggling with the same issue. My 3 1/2 year old has struggled forever and it's now becoming a more intense problem as it's keeping him from ...
- my son has the same problem and has had it since he was born. he is 4yo now. it's gotten a bit better, but i found that the problem was that it was a vicious cycle. ...
Freaky Question...
Asked by F.S. from Portland
on January 18, 2011
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if u dont mind me asking...what can i give m 2 1/2 year old to make herself more regular and not so tedious when she needs to 'do her job'. I am giving her poly vi sol...
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- Orange juice... warm it up a little bit and it will zoom right through and make everything else exit out the back end. LBC
- Prunes, plums, papaya really, most fruit would be helpful and plenty of fluids. HTH T.
- Try Culturelle for kids. it comes in a powder that you mix into milk or food. Also you can cut out things like cheese and bananas that are very constipating. You can...
