Here are the steps to take to get your child off of Miralax or other laxatives and have a daily bowel movement. Find the place your child is currently and go from there.

If you are curious why I recommend getting your child off of Miralax, please read this article: Is Miralax Safe to Give to My Child?

Common side effects from Miralax include: Rage, Aggression, OCD, ADD, Tics, Seizures, Panic Attacks, Kidney problems, Autism-like behaviors, ODD, Night Terrors, Learning Delays, Mouth Sores, Lack of Growth, Hallucinations, Speech Issues and many others.  If your child had any of these side effects will on Miralax, please Report Miralax Side Effects

If your child hasn’t had a bowel movement in more than 2 days or is passing hard, painful stools start here: How to Do a Clean Out On Your Child

How Do I Solve My Child’s Chronic Constipation? Is a good place to start.

Magnesium works for many families as a short-term solution to getting daily bowel movements: Magnesium for Constipation

If Magnesium doesn’t work for your child or you have a reason for not wanting to use Magnesium, then this article has lots of other ideas. How to Get Off Of Laxatives

Here are 50+ Alternatives to Miralax for Children.

Many members have found that this electrolyte drink works to get daily bowel movements. This is safe for daily use. Homemade Electrolyte Drink For Constipation

Dehydration can also contribute to constipation.  Constipation in Children can be caused by Dehydration can help you with ideas to get your child to drink more.

Will Fiber help my Constipated Child?  It can be the solution for some children and it can make constipation worse in others.

Chocolate Coconut Oil Poop Candy For Constipation Relief has helped many children when added as part of their daily regiment.  It is a kid-friendly option.

Adding in good bacteria can be a huge help with constipation. If your child was born by C-Section, formula fed or has been on antibiotics then it is critical to add in probiotics.  Best Probiotics for Constipation in Children will help you find a good probiotic to help your child.

If your child has been diagnosed with low tone or if your child was late to reach major large motor skills like crawling or walking or did an unusual crawl like an army crawl or scooted on their bottoms instead of crawled normally, then this article will help you.  Constipation in Children Caused by Low Tone

Once you have found something that gets your child going daily, then it is time to work on finding out why your child is constipated. This is the most important thing you can do to find a long-term solution to your child’s constipation instead of just a temporary band-aid: Finding the Root Cause of Constipation

If you are having a hard time getting your doctor to work with you to find the root cause of your child’s constipation, this article will help you  Find a Doctor to Help you get to the Root Cause of Constipation

Then it is time to work on healing your child from the damage done by chronic constipation and laxative use. Healing the Gut from Chronic Constipation and Laxative Use

Restore was a really important key in healing my son from the damage done by Miralax. It has helped him with his tics, anxiety, panic attacks and helped him to have regular bowel movements. Restore for Healing the Gut and Constipation

Repopulating the gut bacteria through fermented foods and drinks really can help at all stages. Recipes for Constipation