30/09/2026
We need to talk about poo. 💩
It might make us squirm. Our kids might find it hilarious. But constipation in children isn't funny.
For some children, going to the toilet can become painful, stressful and something they actively try to avoid. And when your tummy hurts, it doesn't just stay in the bathroom. It can affect everyday life.
And then there's fibre.
The latest UK nutrition data shows that 86% of children aged 4–10 aren't getting the recommended amount of fibre, rising to a staggering 96% among 11–18 year olds.
But as parents, getting enough fibre into kids isn't always easy.
Let's face it. Life is busy. We're racing from school to clubs, football, dancing, homework and everything in between. Chicken nuggets and chips or a dash through the drive-through used to be an occasional treat. For lots of families, convenience food has simply become part of getting through the week.
So how do we make getting more fibre into our kids a little easier?
💚 ió Gut Health Drink to the rescue.
Every bottle contains 6g of prebiotic fibre, with no added sugar or artificial nasties. It's clear, refreshing and, most importantly, something kids actually enjoy drinking.
Depending on their age, one bottle can provide up to 40% of a child's recommended daily fibre intake.
And yes, we're going back to poo. 💩
The chicory fibre used in ió is a prebiotic fibre, and has an authorised health claim (which we're approved to use and is on our bottle) for contributing to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency when consumed at the required daily amount.
Because perhaps it's time we stopped being embarrassed about talking about our children's bowel habits.
More fibre. Happier guts. And hopefully, easier poos. 💚
👉 Read our Kids & Constipation guide: 6 Proven Ways to Help Relieve Constipation in Kids Naturally:
https://iofibrewater.co.uk/blogs/news/what-helps-constipation-in-kids-six-tips-that-can-help
Because sometimes, we really do need to talk about poo. 💩💚