Help keep things moving with these nutritious and yummy recipes for constipated toddlers. Find ideas for each meal of the day, with kid-friendly options to help with toddler constipation.
Recipes for Toddler Constipation
When a toddler has bouts when bowel movements are difficult or infrequent, it may help to add some foods that help. In addition to standard options like prune juice and prunes, there are so many other yummy foods that can help act as natural remedies for toddler constipation.
From vegetables, whole grains, chia seeds, and strawberries, to fiber-rich foods, fluids, and drinks, you’ll find everything you need to help troubleshoot potty issues.
Also, check out this do bananas cause constipation post, my 3-day potty training tips, and all of the recipes below.
(You may also like High Fiber Recipes for Kids, calcium foods for kids, protein for kids, and protein snacks for kids.)
Table of Contents
- Recipes for Toddler Constipation
- Constipation Smoothie for Kids
- Easy Pear Puree
- Easy Prune Puree
- Easy Bean Puree
- Easy Pear Sauce
- Quick Sauteed Cinnamon Pears
- Easy Sliced Baked Apples
- Easy Baked Pears
- Oatmeal with Fruit
- Watermelon Juice
- Easy Pear Popsicles
- Blueberry Popsicles
- Coconut Chia Pudding
- Chickpea Fritters
- Quick Broccoli Fritters
- One-Pot Lentils and Rice
- Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
- Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Vegan Chocolate Mousse
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Best Tips for Success
Constipation Smoothie for Kids
Help keep those little digestive systems in good working order at the onset of symptoms of constipation (or just to avoid it to start with) with this yummy smoothie. With natural sweetness and hydration from fruits and veggies, plus healthy fats, this is a great natural remedy for constipation…or just another smoothie for kids to add to the mix!
Easy Pear Puree
Learn how to make the EASIEST Pear Puree for your baby or toddler with a super simple method and the best flavor. Plus, there are easy flavor combinations and freezing tips!
Easy Prune Puree
With one ingredient and a simple method, this easy Prune Puree is a yummy baby food that also boasts fiber and iron.
Easy Bean Puree
This no-cook baby food protein is full of plant-based goodness, is a favorite high fiber food, AND can be ready in 5 minutes.
Easy Pear Sauce
Turn fresh pears into the most delicious pear sauce to share with the kids. It stores really well in the fridge or freeze and is so delicious on its own or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt.
Quick Sauteed Cinnamon Pears
Sauteed Cinnamon Pears are easy, delicious, and a great recipe to serve constipated toddlers as a snack or side dish.
Easy Sliced Baked Apples
The super simple method takes just 5 minutes to prep, and they work as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, and more!
Easy Baked Pears
With a super simple method and a most delicious flavor, these Baked Pears are a favorite snack for babies, toddlers, and us parents.
Oatmeal with Fruit
Learn how to cook oatmeal with ANY fruit you have on hand, whether fresh, dried, frozen, or canned. Add coconut oil for beneficial fats, which can also help with toddler constipation, or chia seeds or hemp seeds.
Watermelon Juice
Learn the quick and easy method to make fresh and delicious Watermelon Juice at home with just one fresh ingredient—watermelon! It’s a Vitamin C-packed way to hydrate the kids.
Easy Pear Popsicles
These one-ingredient Pear Popsicles are a yummy way to help with constipation.
Blueberry Popsicles
Pack fruits and veggies into your next batch of freezer pops with these super simple and delicious Blueberry Popsicles. That’s right—they even have a dose of spinach inside for extra nutrition for the kids, making them a great recipe for constipated toddlers.
Coconut Chia Pudding
Transform simple ingredients into nutrition-packed Coconut Chia Pudding. It’s a perfect kid’s breakfast or snack that parents will enjoy too!
Chickpea Fritters
They are easy to adjust for allergies, can be made on the stovetop or in the air fryer, and are great with a range of dipping sauces including Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, salsa, guacamole, hummus, and ketchup. They are a yummy source of both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
Quick Broccoli Fritters
These Broccoli Fritters are a new way to serve up broccoli that’s delicious and also really fast.
One-Pot Lentils and Rice
Packed with plant-based protein and simple pantry ingredients, this easy One-Pot Lentils and Rice boasts subtle Moroccan flavors and sweetness from dried fruit.
Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
Combine three nutritious ingredients with a simple cooking method for Blueberry Chia Seed Jam that’s ready in about 15 minutes. This is one of my favorite recipes for constipated toddlers.
Easy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
With simple ingredients, zero cooking, and a method that takes about 2 minutes total, this Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a yummy dessert for the whole family.
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
This might be my favorite fast dessert ever, especially because I can make it whenever the urge strikes and enjoy it minutes later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hydrating foods, high fiber foods, and high fat foods can help the digestive system move food along. Examples include avocado, pears, prunes, apples, sweet potato, coconut oil, and beans such as chickpeas.
Water, prune juice, fruit juice, watered down fruit juice, a constipation smoothie, or any other smoothie can help, too.
It may help to learn some relaxation techniques if this has become a habit, and to increase beneficial fats to help soften stools.
Best Tips for Success
- Be sure to include water, healthy fat foods, and hydrating foods to go along with the recipes for constipated toddlers.
- Check in with your pediatrician or health care provider for long term toddler constipation issues to see if medication, laxatives, or supplements are recommended.
- Natural remedies for toddler constipation may help give you more ideas.
- Walking, running around, and doing kids yoga may be helpful, too.
- Try whole grain cereals for kids, whole wheat bread, roasted sweet potatoes, and beneficial fats in the mix, too.
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