Any advice?

I'm taking a quick minute in my busy week to see if

anyone might have some advice or insight to an

issue we're currently having with our daughter,

Emma. She is almost 18 months old and for the

last 6 months or so she's been battling fairly

regular constipation. It seems to have started

back when she began eating more table food on

a regular basis. It seems to be set off whenever

she has eaten more sweets, pastas, heavy carbs, etc.

Our pediatrician has known about it and suggested

we start her on fruit juices and fiber rich foods.

She drinks milk and water but does not care much

for fruit juices. These diet tips don't always help so

we have also started her on a daily dose of Miralax.

This does seem to do the job if we keep her on it

very regularly. But it alarms me a little bit that if

she goes off of it even one day the constipation is back.

Has anyone else struggled with this with their kids?

I'm starting to wonder if it's a sign of a food allergy...

maybe gluten intolerance? She is showing signs of

being ready to potty train so I'm especially anxious to

get her "fixed" so it doesn't impair our success with

potty training and a fear of "going #2."

Thanks for letting me bend your ear.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

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