Young child sitting on a toilet. Senna can be used for natural constipation relief.
    Senna: The True Ex-Lax

    Constipation is one of those not-so-exciting subjects that affects both children and adults from time to time, but because it is so common, it warrants a closer look. Bowel movements tend to occur abo…

    An adult size toilet next to a child size toilet. Photo by Leonora Enking.
    Is MiraLAX Safe for Children?

    In the small print on the side of a bottle of MiraLAX, you'll learn that it's recommended by the manufacturer only for people 17 years of age and older and that it should be used for no more than 7 da…