Constipated to Consistent: A Guide to Move Beyond Laxatives for Kids

Dr. Kilbane's new e-book, Constipated to Consistent: A Guide to Move Beyond Laxatives for Kids, is now available. 💩 Poop is the one thing that makes everything better, and it has a significant impact on sleep and mood in children. If your child has been on MiraLAX for months, or even years, and you’ve been told “this is just how they are,” I want you to know something: Kids do not have a laxative deficiency. Constipation is often a sign of an underlying imbalance in the gut, microbiome, nervous system, diet, hydration, or inflammation load. And when we understand what is driving it, we can start addressing the root cause instead of only managing the symptom. This e-book walks you through the same integrative, root-cause approach I use with families in my practice to help children move from constipated to consistent. Inside, you’ll learn how constipation can affect so much more than bathroom habits, including sleep, mood, meltdowns, focus, picky eating, skin, bloating, gas, and overall comfort. What’s inside: ★ The Foundation Start with the basics that matter most: hydration, fiber, filtered water, the Mini Cleanse, and simple food swaps that support daily bowel movements. ★ The Assessment Understand your child’s starting point using birth history, antibiotic history, Bristol Stool types, bathroom patterns, and your baseline symptom tracker score. You can’t improve what you haven’t measured. ★ The Gut-Brain Connection Learn why constipation may be connected to your child’s meltdowns, irritability, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, and focus. The gut and brain are constantly communicating, and when the gut is inflamed or backed up, the whole body can feel it. ★ The Cup of Inflammation Dr. Kilbane’s simple framework for understanding how food, environmental allergies, environmental toxins, infections, stress, and genetics can all contribute to symptoms. ★ Identify Your Child’s Triggers Not all constipation has the same root cause. This guide helps you identify your child’s top two or three triggers so your plan is targeted, not generic. ★ Dairy, Gluten, and Food Sensitivities Learn why dairy is one of the most common constipation triggers Dr. Kilbane sees in children, why lactose-free milk may not solve the problem, and when to consider gluten as part of the picture. ★ Gut Health and the Microbiome Understand how probiotics, fiber, digestive enzymes, hydration, healthy fats, and gut-lining support work together to help restore healthy bowel motility. ★ Nervous System Support Learn the simple vagus nerve practices most constipation programs completely miss, including gargling, humming, singing, Epsom salt baths, heating pads, and breathing exercises to support “rest and digest.” ★ Supplement Roadmap Get Dr. Kilbane’s foundational supplement approach, including magnesium, probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega-3s, and gut support, plus guidance on starting supplements one at a time. ★ Long-Term Roadmap Learn what to do once bowel movements improve, how to think about food reintroduction, how to handle setbacks, and how to build a daily gut health routine your family can maintain. This guide is for you if: ✓ Your child has been on MiraLAX or another laxative with no clear end in sight ✓ You’ve been told “this is just how they are,” but you feel there has to be more to the story ✓ Your child’s constipation seems connected to mood, sleep, behavior, focus, or skin ✓ You want a practical, step-by-step plan instead of guessing what to try next ✓ You’re ready to address the root cause instead of only managing symptoms ✓ You want tools that can support the whole family, because adults need healthy bowels too What you’ll get: 📘 Instant digital download, delivered immediately after purchase 📊 Symptom tracker to measure progress week by week 📋 Bristol Stool Chart reference guide 🥦 Mini Cleanse and grocery swap list 💧 Hydration and fiber guidance 🧠 Vagus nerve practices to support the gut-brain connection 🛒 Supplement roadmap with age-based guidance ✅ Action item checklist at the end of each section 🏁 Long-term gut health maintenance plan A note from Dr. Kilbane: “I had constipation for years and had no idea it was a problem. Once I removed gluten and, later, dairy from my own diet, I finally understood what easy bowel movements actually felt like. It was quick, efficient, and so easy. Getting my own gut working set the foundation for my overall health, and it is part of why I am so passionate about helping kids and families move from constipated to consistent.” -Sheila Kilbane, MD Recommended Supplements: We recommend adding the HKHM Constipation Bundle to your order. The supplements recommended in this guide are available in the HKHM store and have been researched, vetted, and third-party verified. Free shipping on orders over $250. Need more individualized support? Schedule a free 15-minute call with a Patient Care Coordinator to explore personalized medical care. Please note: This guide is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Always talk with your child’s healthcare practitioner before stopping any medication, beginning supplements, removing major food groups, or making significant changes to your child’s health plan. © 2026 Sheila Kilbane, MD · Infinite Health, PLLC · Charlotte, NC · sheilakilbane.com