The 2012 article also stated, “The way many families use Miralax and its many generic equivalents has strayed far from its original intent. The New York Times has actually run two articles questioning the safety of pediatric Miralax use in the last two years. According to a 2012 New York Times article on Miralax use in kids, one doctor, a pediatrician in Beverly Hills, CA, said, “I’ve had kids on it daily for years” and “We literally give it like water.” The recent article, in January 2015, reiterates the problems. It (or similar generic medications) is recommended by about 75% of pediatricians in the US, according to one study.
Miralax is the most common medical treatment for children's constipation. But the parents got concerned after reading a recent New York Times article questioning the safety of Miralax in kids. Kayla’s pediatrician, like most would, prescribed Miralax for regular daily use, which was working really well.
When she finally does poop, it’s painful, to the point that she often avoids going even when she needs to. Like so many kids (and adults!), she gets cranky, uncomfortable, and loses her appetite when she’s constipated. She’s often skipping bowel movements for a week at a time, or even more. Kayla is a bright, round-faced, adorable 3 year-old girl who is having trouble going to the bathroom. Aviva’s 7 Steps for Treating Children’s Constipation, Naturally
