Expert Speak : Top 15 foods to avoid constipation in Toddlers & Kids

Deepti Arora, is a Healthy Eating Habits Expert based out of Gurgaon. She and her tips are life saving for moms struggling with fussy eaters.

Is your child constipated ??

Your child is suffering from constipation when he/she is having difficulty in passing stool. Usually, there is nothing to worry, as it is a very common problem for kids. All it needs is healthy diet change but it does need some careful observation; once you discover the causes, it becomes easier to look for solutions

How To Treat Constipation In Kids?

Fiber is one of the main nutritive agents in food that a human body needs to digest and flush out whatever is eaten, in a painless manner. If fiber intake is less, then constipation is the result. In a society where undue importance in media is given to unhealthy snacks like chips and chocolates, it is vital for a responsible adult to select fiber-rich foods for their family.

Make it a habit to include a good amount of high-fiber diet and plenty of fluids in his/her diet every day. Your child’s plate should be full of fresh fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals, whole grain breads. Here are my fifteen best suggestions to include fiber rich foods for kids constipation in their daily diet!

  1. Prunes
  2. Pears
  3. Broccoli
  4. Flaxseeds
  5. Raw Carrots

6.Beans And Legumes

  1. Peaches
  2. Whole-Grain Breads And Cereals
  3. Pineapple Juice/mashed /chunks
  4. Lentils
  5. Oatmeal
  6. Papaya and Fruits with ‘Edible’ Skin
  7. Brown Rice
  8. Dried Nuts
  9. Soya Beans