How to Help Kids With Large Poops

A child having trouble using the bathroom comfortably will need some adult help. Taking care of a child requires keeping an eye on her bowel habits. Change your child's diet and lifestyle if large bowel movements are a frequent problem, especially if the child experiences pain. Large bowel movements can come from an inactive lifestyle, not enough fiber or some medical conditions. Recurring problems with your child's bowel movements should always be addressed by a doctor, just in case it's something more serious.

Instructions

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  Explain to your child that there is nothing abnormal about poop or about having problems in the bathroom. Make sure she understands the basics of digestion and how the body handles waste. Communicate the importance of certain foods in creating comfortable bowel movements if the child is old enough.

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  Keep a food log of what your child eats. If there's been a recent change in the diet, remove the new food. It could be causing the constipation that leads to large bowel movements.

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  Increase the fresh fruits and vegetables in your child's meals. Encourage her to drink two or three additional glasses of water each day. Dehydration can make it difficult for your child to go to the bathroom. Foods with more fiber, like whole grains, wheat crackers and beans can make your child's bowel movements more comfortable and productive.

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  Take your child to the bathroom even when she doesn't have to go. Holding in a stool allows it to absorb water, making it larger and harder to pass. A child with painful stools may avoid going to the bathroom, making the problem worse over time. Sit with her in the bathroom and encourage her to at least try using the bathroom. Schedule times every day where she must sit on the toilet.

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  Apply petroleum jelly around the rectum of your child to aid the stool in sliding out. Explain that it's meant to help her get the stool out more easily.

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  See a doctor. You may need to apply an enema or another treatment, but it should not be done without a doctor's supervision.