There are several remedies you can try at home to manage your child s constipation.
What do you use for baby constipation.
For step by step instructions watch this video about baby massage for helping digestion.
Water or fruit juice.
If your baby seems constipated consider simple dietary changes.
Home remedies for constipation in a baby include.
The introduction of cow s milk protein and an allergy or intolerance to it is probably the largest contributor to baby constipation says santo domingo.
Make sure your child is getting enough fluids.
Diet more often than not a change in diet is the likely culprit causing baby constipation whether it s because you re shifting from breast milk to formula transitioning baby to cow s milk or introducing solid foods.
Infant constipation often begins when a baby starts eating solid foods.
It s also about how tough it is for them to do it.
Offer your baby a small amount of water or a daily serving of 100 percent apple prune or pear juice in addition to usual feedings.
If they have soft easy to pass stools every 4 5 days they re probably ok.
If you feed your baby formula ask her doctor about switching to a different brand or type.
Massage your baby s belly.
Most kids need about 3 to 4 glasses of water every day.
Moving a baby s legs can help relieve constipation.
Switch up the milk.
As with adults exercise and movement tend to stimulate a baby s bowels.
Constipation isn t just about how often your baby poops.