Double tap ❤️ if you’ve heard a miraLAX rumor!
Constipation happens to everyone, especially our toddlers. One out of every twenty visits to pediatricians is due to constipation, which affects 3% of children globally. It usually occurs during transitions- traveling, starting school, or potty training. If you are thinking of potty training, check out my No-Pressure Potty Training course 💻 (I even cover stool withholding and common potty training struggles.)
When parents are advised to give their toddler MiraLAX by a local clinician, many still debate whether to actually do it because of the MYTH that MiraLAX can cause behavioral or neurological effects in children.
So, let’s clear this one up! ➡️ There is currently an ongoing study in Philadelphia based on claims that MiraLAX caused neurological or psychological symptoms, including rage, aggression, mood swings, depression, anxiety, slurred speech, and behavioral changes. Although parents have stated this in the study, there has been no proof gathered from the psychological exams performed during the study.
After the media started talking about potential side effects, parents started making the majority of the claims on record. However, clinical psychologists have not been able to verify these claims.
In my YouTube video 📺 “MiraLAX Myths: Safety and Use in Kids” I go over other common myths about MiraLAX. I research and debunk misinformation to help parents decide if it is safe and when to use it for their children. Check out my channel for more info!
Have you considered giving your child MiraLAX? What are your concerns?
