How to get rid of constipation (A child)

A stool softener is a good treatment to free the bowels. These are children-safe, but anyway should be used only under the supervision of pediatrician.

Please get advice from your doctor about the dosage for your child. There are many examples when parents are scared to give large enough doses of stool softener for their kids or stopping giving it too soon and it doesn't work efficiently on constipation.

People get constipated for different sorts of reasons, and usually, it's temporary. However, chronic and/or recurring constipation could be a sign of a bigger problem. If you have constipation that won't go away, especially if you also don't feel well besides that, see your doctor. 

 Giving your kid plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grain breads, chickpeas, lentils and other high-fiber food (at least 3-5 grams of fiber per one serving) can act an important role in maintaining good digestive health. Also, foods with probiotics can also help in this kind of situations.

Encourage your child to use the toilet first thing in the morning and after every meal or snack. Particularly for a younger child, you may get better results by telling, not asking. Instead of suggesting, “Do you need to go to the bathroom?” simply say, “Time to go to the bathroom now.”

Teach your child to have a regular toilet time by encouraging him to use the toilet just after waking up from bed in the morning, and after every meal or snack. 

Tip for a younger child: try to tell the kid he has to go, not ask him if he wants to the toilet.