The Poo in You (Video)

• Easy to follow video about constipation and encopresis (fecal soiling).

Constipation in Children: Understanding and Treating This Common Problem (Video)

• Help in understanding how the cycle of constipation starts, general treatment guidelines and length of time needed to resolve problems.

The Potty Wars, a book by Libby Robbins, PhD

• Short read on Constipation, Encopresis and Potty Training
• Dr. Robbins is a practicing therapist in Northern Virginia with extensive experience with encopretic children.

Miralax Safety Concerns

• NASPGHAN Statement on Miralax Safety
• FAQs on Safety Concerns (PDF)
• NY Times Article - More Research is Needed

Dietary Supplement for Constipation: fruit-eze

• Stone fruits, high in concentration of sorbitol, are an essential dietary intervention to improving constipation.
• fruit-eze is an excellent dietary supplement with stone fruits and can help reduce reliance on medications.

Squatty Potty

• Sitting in the appropriate position can help with passing bowel movements.
• This product can be helpful, but you may also be able to accomplish the same goal with a simple foot stool.