Baby/Infant Constipation Cure

Baby Constipation is very common in babies and varies depending on several factors. I wrote this article several years ago while in the throes of constipation problems with my infant son.

What Causes Baby/Infant Constipation?

In infants & babies, constipation can be caused by not enough water or poor muscle movement.

How Do I know if my baby is constipated or What are the symptoms?

If your baby is constipated then he or she will pass hard stools (poop), have difficulty passing all of the stool (poop), and sometimes blood may be in the stool (poop). Crying and pulling knees up are also other possible signs that your baby is constipated.

How do I treat and relieve baby constipation? How Do I Cure Baby Constipation?

Baby Constipation Cure: Breastfeed your baby. Breastmilk is the easiest milk for your baby to digest and is less likely to even get constipated with breastmilk. Formula fed babies are more likely to become constipated.

Give your baby some water. Babies do need water even if its only a few sips a day.

Give your baby a very small amount ( about 1 ounce) of prune juice mixed with about 2 ounces of water.

Things You Shouldn’t do when your baby is constipated:

do not give sugar, do not give an enema, do not give laxatives.

Please contact your pediatrician for more thorough information.

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August 4, 2009 · Filed Under baby care, buzz

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3 Responses to “Baby/Infant Constipation Cure”

How To Treat Acne Scars on September 7th, 2009 6:46 am

it is easy to avoid and treat Constipation. Just eat lots of Fruits and Vegetables with fiber in it. Drink lots of water and fruit juices too.
anna on October 18th, 2009 4:26 am

whenever i get Constipation, all i need to do is drink lots of orange juice and eat foods that have very high fiber.
ileni on February 8th, 2010 3:03 pm

my has son has been constipated for sometimes now. He likes holding in his tools for long. How do i help him. Hes just 22 months and wil not understand if i ve to tel him.