What is constipation?

This video, created by our colleagues at South West NHS will support you in understanding constipation and help you to explain to your child what constipation is.

Lifestyle advice

Core lifestyle advice for reducing the risk of constipation is to:

  • Encourage your child to drink 6-8 water-based drinks a day
  • Include fruit and vegetables in their diet
  • Increase the amount of physical activity they undertake.

Your child may have been offered laxatives at their most recent appointments, please ensure these are taken safely in accordance with your healthcare practitioners’ guidance.

For a comprehensive guide to constipation, view the advice sheet for constipation provided by ERIC.

This short video provides a child friendly explanation to constipation