1st off I would consider him ill and refuse care until his mom get him look at. What an unloving mother.

Prunes prunes and more prunes! No dairy until he has gone for a few days as it will only make matters worse.

You can get prunes in the baby food jars and they usually work within a few hours. If he is still backed up tomorrow refuse care.

Keep us posted!

Hugs!

Sue




Quote Originally Posted by LittleLuvbugs View Post
I need some advice...

A child in my care has been badly constipated and hasn't been able to go for almost a week. He can go a little bit but screams and cries when he does. He is complaining about tummy pain and tries over and over to go with no luck. I spoke to his parent last thursday about this and gave my suggestions on what I feel might help. Today she brought me suppositories and said that it didn't work last night and she isn't will to try it again. She wont do it again but its okay for me to try? While watching 5 other children. Just seems like she can't be bothered to take him to the doctor to get some help for him. I feel aweful that he has to come to daycare feeling this way. *sigh* As a licensed daycare I am not willing to do suppositories nor do I think its my responsibility. What would you suggest I do? Do I refuse to accept him tomorrow if he still hasn't gone or send him home when it gets bad again today? I also suggest prune juice/ sauce which she decided not buy.

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