5 Remedies For Your Baby’s Constipation

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Has your baby being trying hard to do a poo? Are her bowel movements not frequent as well as being hard and dry, she could be experiencing constipation.

Causes of Constipation

 Babies usually become constipated when they start solids as their bodies adapt to the new food.

 A baby on formula milk is more likely to be constipated because formula is harder to digest than breast milk and makes poo hard and dry.

 Your baby may not be drinking enough liquid or water which can lead to dehydration and change in bowel movements causing her poo to be hard.

To prevent constipation, give your baby more water in between meal times if on formula feeding. Make sure to always use the right amount of milk powder in proportion to the amount of water needed.

Remedies for Constipation

Try out some exercises with your baby. Lie her down on her back and gently raise her legs and move them in a forward position as if she is riding a bicycle. This tends to clear the “air ways” making bowel movement easier.

You can soak your baby in a warm bath. There are doctors who believe that this will relax your baby making it easier for bowel movement.

You can give her a tummy rub, massaging gently to make her comfortable and ease her pain making it easier for bowel movement to occur.

If your baby has started eating solids, you can introduce a lot of fibre into her diet. Pureed or cut apples, grapes and pears are good options.

If your baby’s constipation becomes worse after you have tried these remedies you will need to consult your doctor who may prescribe a laxative for your baby.