Question 1

how many times a day should my toddler poop?

Accepted Answer

It varies: From every other day to after every meal.

Question 2

toddler pooping 3 times a day, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Most likely related to diet. Lots of fruits, especially fruits that begin with a "p" will make you poop. Too much juice will also make us poop frequently as can food allergies- two most prominent being dairy and gluten. Your child sounds normal to me.

Question 3

my toddler poop 3 times today she usually just goes once, not watery though. she had a few days on antibiotics last week?

Accepted Answer

Increased stooling: There are many causes of increased stooling. It is possible the antibiotic changed her bowel flora and is responsible. Continue to monitor her stools and focus on extra fluids, particularly those containing electrolytes. It may be as simple as a change in her diet. If the frequency increases or there is blood in her stool see her doctor.

Question 4

toddler 2 years old is withholding poop. started this issue late august. using milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) a few times a week to help. diet is full if fibre.

Accepted Answer

Stool saver: Your child may have passed a hard stool and as a result he doesnt want to poop. Give him MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) to the point of inducing a diarrhea. At the same time begin retraining, that is take him to the washroom at the same time every day. Cut back on the MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) as he improves.

Question 5

toddler blood in stool, not visible blood by test, doing another one abdominal pain diareah at times what could cause this how long does test take

Accepted Answer

See gi doc: could be cow-milk protein allergy or inflammatory bowel but not enough info provided to know for sure. best to have him see a pediatric GI.

Question 6

good day i have a toddler that is about 3 years old and the past couple of months she has developed a fear of pooping. pinching till she can't hold it any more. is there anything i can do to help her?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Fear of having a bowel movement can be a sign of anal fissure, a tear in the tissue lining the anus from passage of hard stools. A doctor can evaluate for anal fissure. These will typically heal on their own within a few weeks. Avoid constipation by making sure your child drinks plenty of fluids (enough so that the urine becomes light yellow to clear) and fiber such as from fruits and veggies.

Question 7

toddler poop light tanish/green. diet is primarily veggies (squash peas cauliflower carrots broccoli corn zucchini chick peas and pinto beans) as well as milk every day and chicken occasionally. consistency is good. is poop color ok?

Accepted Answer

: The main agent adding color to the poo is the material made by the liver called bile. It starts out a dark green and goes thru the greens to yellows to brown depending on the influences of various factors in the intestines. Rapid transit thru the system, as may occur with diarrhea or breast feeding may have a greenish yellow or yellow appearance. The slower, more likely browner.

Question 8

how often should a toddler poop?

Accepted Answer

Variable: On average 1-2 a day but may be less or more. Insure the stool is normal and there is proper growth. All the best.

Question 9

hi,toddler of 22 months has been making green "poop" is there anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Normal: The stool color is provided by the bile from the liver that is adds to fecal debris.It starts out a deep green &amp; slowly changes thru greens to yellows to browns as the germs in the intestines metabolize the bile.Green generally means the stool in question moved through faster or was subject to less change by gut germs.

Question 10

is it normal for a toddler to have yellow poop?

Accepted Answer

Can be: The main agent adding color to the poo is the material made by the liver called bile. It starts out a dark green and goes thru the yellows to brown depending on the influences of various factors in the intestines. Rapid transit thru the system, as may occur with diarrhea or breast feeding may have a greenish yellow or yellow appearance. The slower, more likely browner.

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Toddler 2 years old is withholding poop. started this issue late august. using milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) a few times a week to help. diet is full if fibre.

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Toddler blood in stool, not visible blood by test, doing another one abdominal pain diareah at times what could cause this how long does test take

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Good day i have a toddler that is about 3 years old and the past couple of months she has developed a fear of pooping. pinching till she can't hold it any more. is there anything i can do to help her?

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Toddler poop light tanish/green. diet is primarily veggies (squash peas cauliflower carrots broccoli corn zucchini chick peas and pinto beans) as well as milk every day and chicken occasionally. consistency is good. is poop color ok?

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