Constipation

Useful information guides and recording charts for parents and carers to measure your child's constipation needs.

There are a range of baseline recording charts which will enable you to gain a clear picture of your child/young person's continence needs and fluid/food intake.

Information guides

Information and support about constipation issues in children and young people is available from Bowel and Bladder UK.

Visit ERIC (The Children's Bowel and Bladder charity) to find out what is normal and what can go wrong with children's bowel health.

Recording charts

ERIC (Children's Bowel and Bladder charity) has tips on how to keep a poo diary.