Written By: Debjani Arora | Published : December 12, 2017 4:04 PM IST
Constipation in kids is really difficult to deal. It makes the child cranky, miserable and makes a parent worried beyond words trying to provide some relief to the child. As a mother of two, I am not new to this situation. I know from experience that constipation in kids isn t easy to deal. Of course, you have laxatives like the glycerine which can help to soften the stool and pass motions or even over-the-counter oral laxatives that can be of help. But we know that with kids it isn t easy to insert a laxative through the anus or ask them to pop a pill to gulp down syrup. So, it is easier look for a home remedy or natural remedy which can make it easier to handle bouts of constipation. Here are few tips to relieve constipation in kids.
One such home remedy that helped me is a porridge made of warm milk and sabudana. We know that sabudana is high in carbohydrates and starch; it also has a good amount of fibre in it. All this makes it a great food to fight constipation in babies. Fibre adds bulk to the stool and helps in easy dissemination. Warm milk further helps the intestine to help in a bowel movement. Here are some signs that your baby might be suffering from constipation.
How to make it
Soak some sabudana overnight. In the morning, strain the water and stir the contents a bit. In a pan heat some milk. Once the milk is warm enough remove it from the flame and add to a bowl. Add the sabudana to the milk and mix well. If you wish add one or two scoops of almond powder to this mix. Offer your child spoonfuls of this mixture when she is not feeling any cramps or pressure of the bowel, else it could become a task trying to feed her.
Always try to combine sabudana with warm milk, this helps to initiate a bowel moment better. So, next time if your child suffers from constipation try this home remedy. If you have a better one than this, write to us in our comment section.
