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.
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, here you’ll find everything you need to help troubleshoot potty issues.
Yes, high fiber recipes for kids can help, but they also need hydration and beneficial fats in the mix too. Everything you need to help is below!
Table of Contents
- 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.
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 fiber-rich 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 is fast and the baked apples work as side dish, snack, or a topping for other foods.
Easy Baked Pears
With a super simple method and a most delicious flavor, these Baked Pears are a favorite fiber-rich 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.
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 and aid constipation.
Easy Pear Popsicles
These one-ingredient Pear Popsicles are a yummy way to help with constipation as the pears have both fiber and hydration.
Blueberry Popsicles
Pack fruits and veggies into your next batch of freezer pops with these super simple and delicious Blueberry Popsicles. 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 packed with both fiber and beneficial fats to help move things along.
Chickpea Fritters
These fritters are a yummy source of both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which can help tummies move food through the digestive tract.
Quick Broccoli Fritters
These Broccoli Fritters are a new way to serve up broccoli that’s delicious and also really fast. (And packed with fiber!)
One-Pot Lentils and Rice
Packed with plant-based protein, fiber in almost every ingredient, 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. This is one of my favorite recipes for constipated toddlers as it’s packed with fiber.
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. The beneficial fats help constipated toddlers, too.
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. Plus, the coconut can aid in constipation relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hydrating foods, high fiber foods, and high fat foods can help the digestive system move food along. You want to have a mix of all three of those elements and not just fiber for best results. (Just fiber can actually make it worse.)
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
- Check in with your pediatrician or health care provider for long term toddler constipation issues to see if medication, laxatives, or supplements are recommended.
- Check out this do bananas cause constipation post and my 3-day potty training tips for more info, too
- 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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