Disimpaction for 18 month old

[Tori123]

How on earth do I get 8 sachets of Laxido into my son!

He has had constipation for around 2 months. Dr prescribed Laxido (over phone consult). We started at a low dose which didn't help so went up to 3 sachets a day and had some movement. Went down to 1 and he seemed to be OK- not straining and seemed happier. Over the last few days he has been straining again and it is very watery.

Saw the HV today who said he is probably impacted so need to do a regime. But my problem is- how do I get 8 sachets in him! He was ok with 3 a day but he doesn't drink enough to do anymore than that! And he goes to nursery so should I keep him off for next week so I can monitor how much he is having?

Thanks

[Yaleamanda]

You can add the sachets to anything once you have mixed them with the correct amount of water first, you need to ensure he drinks enough ontop of the laxido as this doesn't count towards their daily allowance of liquid.

[PinkSciFi]

Do you have Facebook? If so, take a look at the Movicol Mummies group. Some of the parents on there have been fantastically imaginative about getting movicol into their kids - might be an idea there that works for your son.

[AF27 in reply to PinkSciFi]

My daughter was a similar age when we had to do the same and we made it into a fun game so we had a tea party with little play tea cups and tea pot. I put the drink in the tea pot or jug and she loved pooring it into the cups. She’s drank so much without even realising it! Good luck.

[Karenmh84]

hiya luv my son on laxido he 4 year old i put his in his favourite drink