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Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Infant
My daughter is 7 month old baby. and once in a week she passes hard stool . after visiting doctor, he has asked me to give her more liquid and water. could you please tell me how to avoid her from passing her hard stool. and what are the causes for this.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Hi,
Treating constipation in such small babies should be managed by simple changes to your child’s diet and potty training can help treat constipation. You may notice a difference within a few days.
Sometimes it takes a few weeks before their symptoms improve. Make changes to your child’s diet Give your baby extra water between their normal feeds if they haven’t started to eat solid food yet.
If you’re using formula milk, don’t add more water to the mixture. Try gently moving your baby’s legs in a bicycling motion or carefully massaging their tummy to help stimulate their bowels.
Give older children plenty of fluids and encourage them to eat fruit. Chop or puree it if it’s easier for them to eat.
The best fruits for constipation include apples, grapes, pears and strawberries. Don’t force your child to eat as this can make mealtimes stressful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Treating constipation in such small babies should be managed by simple changes to your child’s diet and potty training can help treat constipation. You may notice a difference within a few days.
Sometimes it takes a few weeks before their symptoms improve. Make changes to your child’s diet Give your baby extra water between their normal feeds if they haven’t started to eat solid food yet.
If you’re using formula milk, don’t add more water to the mixture. Try gently moving your baby’s legs in a bicycling motion or carefully massaging their tummy to help stimulate their bowels.
Give older children plenty of fluids and encourage them to eat fruit. Chop or puree it if it’s easier for them to eat.
The best fruits for constipation include apples, grapes, pears and strawberries. Don’t force your child to eat as this can make mealtimes stressful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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