{"id":184,"date":"2016-07-17T18:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-07-17T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biz130.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/?p=184"},"modified":"2017-12-11T21:58:15","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T05:58:15","slug":"oh-crap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/2016\/07\/17\/oh-crap\/","title":{"rendered":"Oh, Crap!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_0703.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0703\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_0703.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_0703-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_0703-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_0703-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, crap! Why a blogpost about crap? As moms, we\u2019re obsessed with our kids\u2019 poops. From the moment they\u2019re born, we\u2019re charged with the order to keep track of every poop \u2013 when it happens, what it looks like, what it smells like, are they going too often, not often enough? As a pediatrician and a mom, I\u2019m doubly obsessed with poop.<\/p>\n<p>What do most kids tell me when I ask them what their poop looks like \u2013 after a giggle, or a look of shock or disgust, they say it looks \u201cyou know, normal.\u201d\u00a0 Hmmm\u2026\u00a0 OK, then, first things, first. What does normal poop look like? No, I\u2019m not trying to gross you out. Seriously, which do you think is normal? Drum roll please\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-608\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/BristolPooChart.jpg\" alt=\"BristolPooChart\" width=\"500\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/BristolPooChart.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/BristolPooChart-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Types 3, 4 and 5 are what normal, healthy poops should look like. Stool should be medium to light brown, smooth and soft, <strong><em>easy to pass<\/em><\/strong>, and sink under the water (no floaters here, please!).<\/p>\n<p>What if your kids\u2019 poop is more like Types 1 and 2? \u201cMama \u2013 it\u2019s too hard, ouchy, my tummy hurts, I don\u2019t wanna go!!!\u201d Constipation is one of the most common complaints children have. The go-to advice you\u2019ll hear from most pediatricians is \u201cDrink more water!\u00a0 Eat more fiber!\u201d Been there, done that?<\/p>\n<p>And what if your kid is already on MiraLAX (Polyethylene Glycol 3350), and your pediatrician has told you it\u2019s safe to stay on this for years, indefinitely, like, forever\u00a0 \u2013 what??? MiraLAX was actually never approved by the FDA for use in children under 17 years of age, and is not intended for use longer than 7 days (as written on its product label). So what\u2019s the alternative?<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>There&#8217;s hope!<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You <strong><em>CAN<\/em><\/strong> get your child to poop easily, on her own! You <strong><em>CAN<\/em><\/strong> heal his intestines from the inside out! When kids come to my office, I recommend several different things to help resolve their constipation once and for all, and not just put a bandaid on their symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>RELAX &amp; ROUTINE<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-CHOReograPH_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg\" alt=\"by CHOReograPH, www.bigstockphoto.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-CHOReograPH_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-CHOReograPH_www.bigstockphoto.com_-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-CHOReograPH_www.bigstockphoto.com_-768x588.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Relax\u2026 Not as easy as it sounds. Teach them mindfulness in their everyday moments. Why is relaxation so important to solve constipation? Ever heard of that term \u201canal-retentive\u201d? Well, there\u2019s a reason for it \u2013 yes, an actual physiological reason. When we\u2019re stressed, our bodies go into fight-or-flight mode. Our sympathetic nervous system gets into high gear, causing our pupils to dilate and our muscles to tense up, including, yes, our anal sphincter muscle. The last thing we want to do when we\u2019re running away from that saber-toothed tiger is have to stop and poop!<\/p>\n<p>Do kids need help relaxing nowadays \u2013 YES! Which brings me to the next \u201cR\u201d \u2013 Routine. Kids are so \u201cscheduled\u201d and busy nowadays, that they literally may not have time to stop, drop, and poop! Help your kids stop and take the TIME to make pottying part of their daily routine. Ensure that they have time to relax and sit on the toilet for as long as it takes.<\/p>\n<h2>GET MOVING<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Wavebreak-Media-Ltd_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg\" alt=\"by Wavebreak Media Ltd, www.bigstockphoto.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Wavebreak-Media-Ltd_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Wavebreak-Media-Ltd_www.bigstockphoto.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Wavebreak-Media-Ltd_www.bigstockphoto.com_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Literally. Physical exercise gets those intestines moving. Most kids love to move \u2013 jumping, running, bouncing on a trampoline are all great ways to get that poop flowing. But please, remember \u2013 I <em>am<\/em> a pediatrician. Be sure to have a safety net around those trampolines! Make exercise a family affair \u2013 go on a daily after-dinner walk, take a bicycle ride or a long hike over the weekends. Let the whole family reap the benefits of being out in nature, moving your body, and spending quality together time!<\/p>\n<h2>WHAT GOES IN MUST COME OUT!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-AnnekaS_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg\" alt=\"by AnnekaS, www.bigstockphoto.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-AnnekaS_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-AnnekaS_www.bigstockphoto.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-AnnekaS_www.bigstockphoto.com_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard about increasing fluids and fiber for constipation. Ideally you should drink about \u00bd-1 ounce of water for every pound you weight. Your average 5 year-old who weighs 40 pounds should drink about 20-40 ounces of water per day. Huh? Most adults are lucky to get that much in. But it\u2019s worth a try! Teach your kids that when they\u2019re hydrated, their pee should be clear to pale yellow.<\/p>\n<p>What about fiber? The American Heart Association recommends the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Fiber Intake\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"247\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>Fiber (Grams)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">1-3 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">4-8 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">9-13 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Female \u2013 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Male \u2013 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\">14-18 years<\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Female \u2013 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\">Male &#8211; 38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s 5-10 medium size apples a day. There\u2019s some truth to that old adage, \u201cAn apple a day, keeps the doctor away!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But what if getting your child to drink this much water and eat this much fiber seems an illusory vision, only to be attained in your wildest my-kid-will-eat-anything dreams? Don\u2019t despair!<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s focus on 2 dietary changes that in my experience as an integrative pediatrician and mom are <em>the <\/em>most helpful \u2013 one thing to DO, and one thing NOT to do\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>MAGICAL, MYSTICAL MAGNESIUM !<\/h2>\n<p>Magnesium deficiency is widespread in children and adults. You know that annoying trouble you have unwinding and falling asleep, your short fuse and generally being way less patient than you wish you were, the muscle cramps you get after a short walk, headaches that make time with your kids not so fun, memory problems (it\u2019s not just hormones?) and, oh yeah, poops that are too hard? Could those all be related to too little magnesium in your diet \u2013<strong><em> uh huh<\/em><\/strong>! So how do you get you more?<\/p>\n<p>To get more magnesium in your diet, focus on these delicious foods:<\/p>\n<table width=\"433\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><strong>Food<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"96\"><strong>Serving size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Magnesium (mg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Dark leafy greens<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 cup cooked<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">157mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Nuts and seeds (esp pumpkin)<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 ounce<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">150mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Fish<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">3 ounces<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">82mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Beans and lentils (esp soybeans)<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 cup cooked<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">148mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Quinoa<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">\u00be cup cooked<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">118mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Brown rice<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 cup cooked<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">84mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Avocadoes<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 avocado<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">58mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Bananas<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">32mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Dried figs<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1\/2 cup<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">51mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Dark chocolate<\/td>\n<td width=\"96\">1 ounce<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">95mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>(For a more comprehensive list, see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whfoods.com\/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&amp;dbid=75#foodchart\" target=\"_blank\">World&#8217;s Healthiest Foods magnesium list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your child can also take a magnesium supplement. Natural Calm magnesium powder comes in a variety of flavors (organic sweet lemon is my personal favorite). Start at a low dose, maybe \u00bd tsp 1-2x\/day, then gradually work up to what is called \u201cbowel tolerance\u201d \u2013 the point at which poops are soft and easy but not outright diarrhea. The types of magnesium that works best for softening poop are either magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide.<\/p>\n<p>Once poops are soft and easy, gradually wean the magnesium supplementation off. Don\u2019t be in a rush! If your child\u2019s poops get hard again, then simply ramp back up and stay at that dose for as long as it takes. Your child didn\u2019t get constipated overnight. It\u2019s going to take some time for her digestive system to figure out how to get back on track.<\/p>\n<p>Want more options? You got it!\u00a0 How about a nice, relaxing epsom salt bath? Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Our skin is our largest organ, and anything that goes on the skin, will get absorbed into our body. Put \u00bd-1 cup of epsom salt into your child\u2019s bath, and watch them slowly unwind as all of their muscles start to relax. Dreamy, huh?\u00a0 Oh, and I\u2019m sure your kid never drinks bathwater like mine (eeeeuuuw!!!), but it\u2019s totally fine if that does happen. Not a bath fan? Then try magnesium sulfate cream, or magnesium oil, rubbed to the bottom of your child\u2019s feet at bedtime.<\/p>\n<h2>GOT MILK?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-yamix_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg\" alt=\"by yamix, www.bigstockphoto.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-yamix_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-yamix_www.bigstockphoto.com_-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-yamix_www.bigstockphoto.com_-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The number one food culprit for constipation is cow dairy \u2013 milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, you name it. When our intestines are not optimally healthy, we are prone to developing food sensitivities to the foods we eat all the time \u2013 this is a phenomenon called increased intestinal permeability, or \u201cleaky gut syndrome\u201d This is not the tongue-swelling-can\u2019t-breathe-scary kind of allergy. It\u2019s a sensitivity, a delayed allergy, or whatever you want to call it.\u00a0 And YES \u2013 dairy is often the problem.<\/p>\n<p>So what to do \u2013 STOP eating dairy. What? No dairy? What is my child going to eat? Will they have to cut out dairy FOREVER? The great thing to know is that most food sensitivities are NOT forever.\u00a0 The key is to eliminate the offending foods) for a minimum of 3 months, while supporting the gut lining with things like probiotics and fish oil.\u00a0 This is a \u201cFunctional Medicine\u201d approach to your child\u2019s constipation, which will heal his gut from the inside out (for more information on how functional medicine can heal your child, see my blogpost\u00a0What is Functional Medicine?<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important steps toward beating constipation \u2013 REMOVE dairy.\u00a0 It\u2019s DOABLE. Instead of cow\u2019s milk, try nut milks \u2013 coconut and almond are my kids\u2019 faves. Almond and soy yogurt, coconut ice cream, Daiya vegan cheese to melt on pizza or mac and cheese \u2013 all great options. Typically within 2-3 weeks of dairy elimination, you and your child will feel relief at how much easier it is to pass that poop!<\/p>\n<h2>THE BUGS IN YOUR GUT<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Gutar-photoghaphy_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Kimchi - by Gutar photoghaphy, www.bigstockphoto.com\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Gutar-photoghaphy_www.bigstockphoto.com_.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Gutar-photoghaphy_www.bigstockphoto.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/by-Gutar-photoghaphy_www.bigstockphoto.com_-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know we have over a trillion bacteria living in our gut? There are more bacterial cells in our body than human cells. Sounds pretty important to make sure that only the healthiest bacteria inhabit our digestive tract, huh? When abnormal bacteria take hold in our gut, this is called gut \u201cdysbiosis.\u201d Symptoms of dysbiosis range from tummy aches, gas\/burping, bloating, <strong><em>constipation<\/em><\/strong> and diarrhea to irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue, weakened immune system, weight gain \u2013 you name it! Oh boy \u2013 the list could go on and on\u2026 What causes dysbiosis?\u00a0 Improper diet, antibiotics, reflux medications, stomach flu, viral illnesses, even stress!<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the cause, dysbiosis CAN be healed, just like leaky gut. It\u2019s back to that functional medicine approach. So how do we ensure \u201ceubiosis\u201d or a healthy balance of microbes in our child\u2019s gut?<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring that we have good bacteria called probiotics, in our gut, is the first step towards eubiosis. You may give your child a probiotic supplement. What I look for in a probiotic is a wide variety of probiotic species, and on the order of 10-25 <em>billion<\/em> cfu\u2019s per serving. Read the label and make sure your child is getting an appropriate amount. Those yummy chewable kid probiotics that only has 1 million cfu\u2019s \u2013 probably not gonna cut it.\u00a0 Kids over 2 years of age get the very same probiotic as a adults.\u00a0 Kids under 2 years of age should get infant probiotics.\u00a0 This is one of my favorite probiotics.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need a supplement to colonize your gut with the good guys?\u00a0 Nope \u2013 fermented and cultured foods are all the rage. And for good reason. They are chock full of probiotics, digestive enzymes, vitamins, and minerals to help colonize our gut with healthy bugs and help our gut thrive.\u00a0 Give some of these a try: <em>real <\/em>sauerkraut, <em>real <\/em>pickles (real ones, not Vlasic, please, which also contains Natural Flavors (read: MSG), Polysorbate 80, and Yellow 5), other fermented vegetables, kombucha, coconut or water kefir (avoid dairy), miso, kimchee, to name a few!\u00a0 Go ahead and get cultured!<\/p>\n<h2>YOU WANT TO STICK A NEEDLE WHERE?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/FamilyWellnessCenter082-1.jpg\" alt=\"by Pascale Wowak Photography\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/FamilyWellnessCenter082-1.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/FamilyWellnessCenter082-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/FamilyWellnessCenter082-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/FamilyWellnessCenter082-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Acupuncture? And kids? YES! You\u2019re probably having visions of laying on the table for \u00bd-hour as you doze off to Zen music, and you\u2019re thinking, \u201cMy kid?\u00a0 Yeah, right!\u201d But with kids, you don\u2019t keep the needle, er, \u201cmagic stick\u201d in \u2013 it\u2019s a quick in and out. The whole session might take 5 minutes. Kids respond beautifully to acupuncture. There are times in my office where I\u2019ll do acupuncture on a kid for constipation, and literally, as we\u2019re wrapping up, they\u2019re running to the potty to poop!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/li4_demo1.jpg\" alt=\"LI 4 Acupressure Point\" width=\"479\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/li4_demo1.jpg 479w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/li4_demo1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If acupuncture isn\u2019t going to fly with your kid, then you can do acupressure to this very potent point for constipation. Large Intestine 4 (LI 4) is located on the top of the hand, in the webspace between your thumb and index finger. Put your thumb on the point, and your index finger on the palm side of your child\u2019s hand. Squeeze your thumb and index together, make small circular motions with your thumb with firm but gentle pressure. Aim for several minutes or 100 circles, but know that the more constipated your child is, the more this point can be tender, so she may only tolerate brief sessions at first.<\/p>\n<h2>IT\u2019S NOT OVER TILL IT\u2019S OVER<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_616\" style=\"width: 1202px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-616\" class=\"size-full wp-image-616\" src=\"https:\/\/healthykidshappykids.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PottyDance_www.pull-ups.com_-1.png\" alt=\"www.pull-ups.com\" width=\"1192\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PottyDance_www.pull-ups.com_-1.png 1192w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PottyDance_www.pull-ups.com_-1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PottyDance_www.pull-ups.com_-1-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/vps37072.inmotionhosting.com\/~healt472\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/PottyDance_www.pull-ups.com_-1-1024x620.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">www.pull-ups.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>By reading this blogpost, you\u2019re well on your way to healing your child\u2019s gut. It won\u2019t be long before you and your child are doing the celebratory potty dance together. Happy dancing!<\/p>\n<p>If you found this post useful, or know another awesome mama or papa who would, please <em><strong>SHARE<\/strong><\/em> it, sign up for my newsletter and follow me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Healthy-Kids-Happy-Kids-214892652189868\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, crap! Why a blogpost about crap? As moms, we\u2019re obsessed with our kids\u2019 poops. 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