If you’ve been constipated as an adult, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Now imagine being a baby, toddler, or young child with constipation.
They don’t understand what’s happening, and depending on their age, they can’t always communicate their symptoms. Your child could be constipated for some time before you realize it.
Constipation is infrequent bowel movements, typically fewer than three in 1 week. In many cases, child constipation is short term and resolves with treatment.
To treat it, though, you must learn how to recognize the signs of constipation in your child.