3 Fruits That Give Quick Relief from Constipation in Children

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video covers three fruits that give quick relief in a child's constipation. Prunes – if you feed the child prunes, the child's motion becomes soft within a single day. Prunes are very sweet so the child eats them easily. You can make a purée and mix it into suji or oats and give it to the child. If the child is a little older, they can also eat seedless prunes cut into pieces. Papaya – ripe papaya contains a lot of enzymes which help in digestion and make the motion soft. Kiwi fruit – kiwi also makes the motion soft. The doctor also mentions what kind of diet to give children so that their constipation is resolved for good. Relevant for: parents whose child has constipation or hard stools and who want quick relief; parents asking which fruits help soften a baby's motion; parents wanting to know how to give prunes to a small child as purée or in suji or oats; parents asking whether papaya or kiwi help with digestion in kids; and parents looking for natural, food-based remedies for constipation. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician before introducing any new fruit, and if your child's constipation is persistent, painful, or accompanied by blood in stool, vomiting, or poor weight gain.