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Constipation and Down Syndrome - Dr Len Leshin

Constipation in Down Syndrome - Mum's discuss the issue

Constipation in Children

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Parents have found the following recipes helpful in relieving constipation and increasing the fibre content of their children's diets :

GOOP

3 pitted prunes

1 ripe pear

1 tspn brown sugar

Stew all ingredients until soft.

Puree and serve with yoghurt, icecream, muffins etc

Fruit Cake

1 cup All Bran

1 cup SR Flour

1 cup dried fruit

1 cup milk

1/2 cup brown sugar

Mix all ingredients (except flour) and leave for 1 hour.

Add flour and mix with a spoon.

Pour into a prepared loaf tin and bake at 190c for 45-60 minutes.