Constipation Help for Babies & Kids in Meridian & West Boise

Mom sitting with her baby at home, gentle pediatric chiropractic in Meridian

Gentle help for babies and kids who struggle to go.

Watching your little one strain, cry or go days without a bowel movement is stressful. Diet and hydration matter, and so does how well the nerves in your child’s lower back are working. Our gentle pediatric care looks for tension in your child’s spine that can affect digestion, and pairs it with simple, practical tips for home.

Off Eagle Road at Wainwright · Most insurance accepted · Mon–Thu 9–6, Fri 9–1

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 689 Google reviews · Same-day treatment · Most insurance accepted

When constipation starts running your family’s day

It may be time to bring your child in if:

  • Your baby strains, turns red and cries when trying to go
  • Your child goes several days without a bowel movement
  • Stools are hard, dry or painful to pass
  • Your child has a bloated, uncomfortable tummy
  • Problems started after switching to formula or starting solids
  • You’ve tried diet changes and it keeps coming back

What causes constipation in kids

Most constipation in babies and kids comes from a mix of things: diet changes like starting solids, not enough fluids, holding it in during potty training, and changes in routine. Your digestive system is also controlled by nerves that run through the lower spine.

When the joints in your child’s lower back or pelvis aren’t moving well, the muscles and nerves around them can tighten up. Our exam looks at how your child’s spine moves and how their nerves are working, so we can address that piece along with the practical habits that help.

How we help your child

  • A gentle exam, including nerve scans, to see how your child’s spine and nerves are working
  • Very gentle adjustments. For some kids, it’s as light as a simple press in the right spot, adapted to your child’s age and size.
  • Practical home tips for fluids, fiber, tummy massage, toilet posture and routines

We also help babies with colic and reflux. See our pediatric chiropractic page for everything we do for kids. Chiropractic care doesn’t replace your pediatrician; we work alongside them.

Call your pediatrician right away if your child has a swollen, hard belly, vomiting, blood in the stool, a fever, weight loss, or a newborn who hasn’t passed stool.

Your first visit

  1. Talk: We ask about feeding, diet, bathroom habits and how long it’s been going on.
  2. Exam: A gentle, age-appropriate exam of your child’s spine, posture and reflexes, with nerve scans when helpful.
  3. Plan: We explain what we found in plain language, what we recommend, how many visits to expect and what it costs.
  4. Start feeling better: When it’s appropriate, most kids receive their first gentle adjustment the same day, with you supporting them the whole time.

Meet our team

Every chiropractor at Highland treats babies and kids. Whoever you see, your child gets the same gentle, thorough approach. Meet our team

Insurance and pricing

We’re in network with Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence, Select Health, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, PacificSource, Mountain Health Co-op, St. Luke’s, St. Alphonsus (Aetna–Trinity Health and Medicare), HMA, LHS/MedCost, Medicare, TriCare South Region and VA TriWest. For car accidents, we bill your med-pay coverage and work with attorneys on liens.

Prefer self-pay? A new patient exam is $147, or $229 with X-rays. Adjustments are $65 per visit. See full pricing

We’ll check your child’s benefits before you start.

What our patients say

★★★★★

“I started bringing in my baby when he was 3 weeks old. He’s 15 months now and every adjustment he responds incredibly well to. When he was a newborn the adjustments helped with his colic and constipation.”

— Kaylyn R., Google review

★★★★★

“…great with my kids and me. I’m glad I found a great chiropractor here finally! The whole staff have been nothing but friendly and accommodating too!”

— Carly P., Google review

Frequently asked questions

Many parents find gentle chiropractic care helps, especially alongside diet and routine changes. We’ll tell you honestly after the exam whether we think we can help, and work with your pediatrician.

Yes. Pediatric adjustments are very gentle, often as light as a simple press in the right spot, and you support your baby the whole time.

Kids often respond quickly, but every child is different. You’ll get a specific recommendation after the exam.

No. Keep following your pediatrician’s advice. Our care works alongside it.

No referral needed. Call us or schedule online.

Help your little one feel better. Let’s find out what’s going on.

Schedule your first visit online or call (208) 939-0775. We’ll find out what’s going on and give you a straight answer about how we can help.

No referral needed. We’ll explain what’s wrong and what it costs before you commit to anything.