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What milk is best to treat or help with my constipated 2 year old? ive tried 2%, and 1% and dont seem to work. can i try goats milk or lactaid milk?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Milk: It is unlikely any of these milks will treat his constipation. He should be drinking at least 2% milk. Increasing juices and fibre may help. If you have started potty training a break from this may help. A daily dose of laxaday or restorolax may help until he is consistently passing soft and normal diameter stools. All the best.

Answered 8/1/2018

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A member asked:

What milk is best to treat or help with my constipated 2 year old? ive tried 2%, and 1% and dont seem to work. can i try goats milk or lactaid milk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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