what counts as constipated and when do i need to start worrying?

[littleomar]

my 2.5yr old son hasn't done a poo for 3 days. doesn't seem bothered about it and says he doesn't need to.

he's just potty trained.

i think he generally manages one every couple of days (he's at nursery in the week so i don't know exactly).

so - should i worry yet and is there anything i can do?

[bigchris]

I wouldnt worry
but you coul give him lactulose so it's less painful when he does go
potty training often makes them hold it in

[theyoungvisiter]

I am not a dr but I believe the medical definition of constipation is hard, dry, painful stools. Frequency is not as important as the stool itself, if that makes sense?

[alypaly]

3 days is a fair time for a poo. Like bigchris says lactulose is fine and just softens the poo