Unless you are sure that your baby really is constipated, you can review the symptoms
of baby constipation here.
Here are 6 common types
of baby constipation foods that you could try and ease the symptom in your baby.
Not exact matches
(Always consult your pediatrician about the appropriateness
of new foods / liquids to help alleviate
constipation) Learn about Fruit Juice in your
baby's diet.
Gradually making this switch will lessen the chance
of constipation for your
baby allowing his / her digestive track time to adapt.
If your
baby has tummy issues, such as a lot
of gas,
constipation or even infant colic, then switching to a differnt kind
of formula (for example lactose free) can make a world
of difference.
Adequate supply
of fluid to your
baby like water ensures that your
baby is hydrated, and aids in relieving
constipation.
Nourishing your
baby with lots
of different types
of vegetables can lessen
constipation, but you need to ensure that the vegetables skins are pealed since it may contain too much fiber for your
baby's immature tummy.
Some
babies need to have any
of the above fruit purees or juices added with every meal to be able to digest solid foods without
constipation.
hi i m mahek.my problem is that my son is almost 6 months old.his birth wait was 3 kgs.i had to start him formula milk as i felt my milk was not being enough for him.now that Alhamdulillah he is six months i have started giving him solid foods also.but now he is really giving me a hard time while taking bottle feed.as i read milk is very essential for the
baby in the first year i wanted to feed him milk as far as possible but he takes only 90 ml milk that too only twice a day but on the pack the quantity
of milk per feed is 180 ml.he takes my milk very happily but it will not be enough.i am worried as i can not give him solid food everytime when he is hungry as it is causing
constipation to him.pls if anyone can answer.jazakallah.thanks.
A higher concentration
of formula can cause
constipation in
babies because it is not balanced as intended by the manufacturer.
Many times,
babies go through periods
of constipation after beginning solids.
If he does start showing signs
of constipation, (pain, straining, the poop that does come out is hard etc), a possible way to help the
baby is to cut down on the formula or switch to another brand.
You can read more about what is normal regarding
baby poop at signs
of constipation here.
Intake
of certain fruits such as pears, grapes, apricots and apples helps in easing your
baby's
constipation, and these fruits can be served as purees or chopped.
Unfortunately there are a lot
of ingredients in formulas that can cause gas,
constipation and bloating; making your
baby miserable.
Introduction
of solid foods to your
baby on initial days can often cause
constipation, especially for foods such as cooked carrots, rice cereal, cheese and bananas since these foods contain very low fiber.
In older
babies, watery poop may be a sign
of constipation because it may be leaking past a dry, hard poo, which is blocking its way out.
If the
baby has difficulty in passing feces or his face turns bright red it could be an indication
of constipation.
A
baby or toddler can get mucousy poop after
constipation and loss
of appetite and for other reasons.
However,
babies above 4 months
of age can drink few ounces
of water in a day but consulting with pediatric is a better option to solve the
constipation issue.
Blood stained poo is indicative
of constipation, this happens when the skin around the
babies anus ruptures (anal fissure) due to excessive pressure being applied to pass out the feces.
The studies also showed the reformulated Similac reduced incidence
of constipation and fussiness, a frequent complaint among parents
of babies fed with iron - fortified formulas.
Diapering, taking care
of the umbilical cord stump, cutting
baby nails, dealing with cradle cap, thrush,
constipation, pacifiers, swaddling your
baby, soothing a crying
baby...
Infant cereals do contain a lot
of iron, but most
of it is not absorbed, and this amount
of iron seems to cause
constipation in some
babies.
Give a gentle massage to the belly
of your
baby can also relieve toddler
constipation.
Also, it can be wise to discuss changing to another type or brand
of formula, if your
baby continues to have problems with
constipation.
In case
of abrupt switching, the
baby is more likely to develop
constipation and digestion issues.
He has never had any issues with
constipation, but his stool has become more firm over the last 3 weeks (it's not the liquid yellow stool
of a strictly breastfed
baby anymore).
If your
baby is formula - fed, the risk
of constipation is higher.
Breastfed
babies are not often constipated because
of colostrum in breast milk, which acts as a mild laxative, but
babies who are being fed from a bottle may suffer from
constipation, because
of excessive solid or less water.
As long as your
baby doesn't seem to be uncomfortable or in pain, and not showing any obvious signs
of constipation, you can just wait her out.
The nutrients, probiotics, and lack
of GMOs work well with a
baby's tiny digestive system helping them to stay regular and eliminate
constipation and colicky symptoms.
Constipation is the main condition that might lead you to give your
baby a few ounces
of water or juice each day to help soften his bowel movements.
Linda F. Palmer, DC, is the author
of the Pinnacle Award - winning book,
Baby Poop: What Your Pediatrician May Not Tell You... about Colic, Reflux,
Constipation, Green Stools, Food Allergies, and Your Child's Immune Health.
I also opted for the Oatmeal and Ancient Grains versions since too much rice can give
baby constipation (but let's face it, at this early stage
of the game, many things will since their digestion is still developing).
The U.S. National Library
of Medicine outlines many reasons for excessive crying in
babies from birth to six months that are relatively harmless and treatable conditions like diaper rash,
constipation or the common cold.
If your young one has
constipation, you can mix a tablespoon or two
of the prune puree with expressed milk or
baby formula.
One
of my friends» traditionally weaned
babies ended up in A&E with severe
constipation recently as he is finding hard to take in enough fluids to balance all the solids she is eating.
You can be proactive against painful bouts with
constipation by upping your
baby's intake
of water and adding things like pureed prunes, pears, prune juice, diluted fruit juice, peas or beans to your
baby's diet.
If your
baby is not pooping as easily as they should, you may be one
of the many parents who are anxious about watching their newborn suffering from
constipation.
A formula fed
babies should not go several days between pooping; for them, it can be a sign
of constipation.
Formula - fed
babies may need to take extra water daily because they may lack fluids, which is a common cause
of constipation.
It is also important to know when your
baby started having
constipation problems and if he or she passed meconium in the first 36 hours
of his or her life.
NuturMe
baby cereal helps in preventing
constipation, unlike some
of the other cereals.
There's a major difference in the risk
of constipation between breastfed
babies and those on formula.
If your
baby shows signs
of constipation, but passes a soft stool after a couple
of minutes, she might not have
constipation.
When one formula feed
of serving
of solid foods works well and you observe no reaction from your breasts or your
baby (including
constipation or tummy pain), you may proceed to replace another breastfeeding session within a few days.
Discover other possible causes
of abdominal pain in
babies, including reflux, stomach flu, milk allergy, lactose intolerance,
constipation, and intestinal blockage.
Newborn
babies can get bellyaches for a number
of reasons, including colic,
constipation, food sensitivity and illness.
Iron - fortified formulas do not cause colic,
constipation or acid reflux and you should not switch to a low iron formula if your
baby has one
of these problems.