Constipation in children may develop for various reasons, but most of them are quite harmless. If children are short of fluids or fibre in their diets, or they are feverish, then constipation may become a short-term illness. Some toddlers that feel pressurized to be potty-trained as well as children who become so engrossed in play they forget to go to the toilet are vulnerable to developing constipation. Younger babies that are breastfed may not move their bowels for days, but this may not necessarily indicate that they are constipated. In rare cases, constipation may be a sign of another underlying physical problem. It is always advisable to deal with constipation in children immediately as waste matter that is built up in the rectum dries out quickly, making it worse, more painful and difficult to pass.

Some signs for you to note if you suspect your child is constipated: