I have a 10-month-old daughter who is regularly constipated (she has bowel movements but they are hard and she cries). What should I do?

To help relieve constipation in a 10-month-old child, it is recommended to use a laxative such as Lax-A-Day™. The typical starting dose is 1g per kilogram of body weight. Make sure to measure the dosage carefully to avoid giving too much. It is common to give slightly larger doses to children, so a little more than half of a measuring scoop should be sufficient.

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I have a 10-month-old daughter who is regularly constipated (she has bowel movements but they are hard and she cries). What should I do?

To help relieve constipation in a 10-month-old child, it is recommended to use a laxative such as Lax-A-Day™. The typical starting dose is 1g per kilogram of body weight. Make sure to measure the dosage carefully to avoid giving too much. It is common to give slightly larger doses to children, so a little more than half of a measuring scoop should be sufficient.