My daughter has had normal than average sized stool since she was about 4-5 years old. The girth of her stools is the size of an average sized adult forearm!! She is 9 now and is still having them. The Doctor chalks it off to be nothing more than constpation issues and has provided Mirelax for her use/consumption. My daughter does not complain nor does she ever inform me. I only know this, because each time she forgets to flush the toilet, I am dismayed at the size of the stools that comes out of her poor little body. I've never seen that size even in an adult! Please help!!
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Well, I don't know what's the normal size of the stools in children but you should ensure your child eats healthy foods (whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables) and drinks more water than juice each day. Staying active throughout the day helps to keep bowels working well. Teach your child not to hold a bowel movement. Explain that regular bowel movements are normal and important for good health. Children sometimes ignore the urge to go because they are too busy. Try not to use negative words like “dirty” or “stinky,” which can make your child feel self-conscious about going to the toilet. I hope this will help.
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