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What to Do If Your Toddler Is Constipated

Give the toddler a suppository

A suppository is a form of medicine usually contained in a piece of solid material that, when inserted into the rectum, tends to melt down readily at the body temperature, and the medicine is then absorbed into the bloodstream. So, when a toddler is constipated, the rectal suppository is put into the child’s bottom. These suppositories [5] are about an inch long with a rounded tip. Follow the instructions of the doctor before administering suppository medicine to the toddler. The effect of the suppository should begin in about 15 mins, and the toddler should be able to poop with ease. If the child does not poop, do not administer it a second time, but rather consult your doctor immediately to avoid overdose.