Prunes for constipation

Question

my 2 year old is constipated and I gave him a few prunes how long do they take to work and do they really help?

Answer 1

Have him eat prunes or prune juice for breakfast.  Prune juice can be mixed with other things so that it doesn't taste so gross.  My doctor once told me for my 5 month old to give her a little prune baby food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it should to the trick.  

Answer 2

I'm not sure how long prunes take, but a nice warm bath and/or a hot compress will help.  

Answer 3

It does work, but tastes bad. The best thing to give your child is pear juice. I've been their plenty of times.  

Answer 4

I don't know about prunes but ask your child's doctor about Kristalose or try Senna.  

Answer 5

Oh you will know when they kick in

Answer 6

I just went though this with my 2 year old grandaughter..i gave her prunes.they worked a little but she had a lot of pain and discomfort..her doctor recommended equalactin tablets which worked very well....they take overnight to work but they helped her so much...you might want to check with your doctor first....make sure that you give um lots of fiber,fruit,veggies and lots of water water water...hope i was helpful..........

Answer 7

yes prunes do work really well and it depends on your child and how bad it is

Answer 8

IDK exactly how long but YES! they work like a charm haha  

Answer 9

Dunno, but they should kick in anytime now.  My Grandma said they helped her.  Best thing to eat is bannanas and fruit, or a green salad.

Also, some of these high fiber nutrition bars are great...Just read the side of the box, each bar should have like 6 grams of fiber. They are very  healthy also. I go to Whole Foods, they have a lot of that type of stuff.. Good Luck.