What To Do If My Baby Is Constipated

Camila Farah

Moving a baby s legs can help relieve constipation. A warm bath can help the muscles relax your baby may do the poo in the bath so be prepared. If you notice signs of constipation you can try several strategies to offer your baby relief.

If baby is constipated and really uncomfortable you can insert a thermometer about one inch into baby s anus.

Gently massage your baby s tummy. If this doesn t work use half of a children s glycerin suppository available over the counter at the drug store. Constipation tips for 4 month old baby. Once your baby is eating solid foods give him pureed foods such as prunes pears peaches and peas.

These can help with constipation since they contain more fiber than other fruits and vegetables. This will stimulate the anus to open and pass the stool. Try feeding him whole wheat barley or multigrain infant cereal once he is eating solid foods. As the baby grows you can increase the amount of juice not without consulting the pediatrician.

A warm bath can help your baby s muscles relax and release poop. If the baby does not take solid food yet adding one or two ounces of apple prune or pear juice to his formula milk can stimulate the bowel movement. As with adults exercise and movement tend to stimulate a baby s bowels. If your baby is breastfed you can try adjusting your diet.

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Once the constipation is cured re add those food items in his diet but in a smaller quantity. Baby constipation home remedies while all medical remedies should first be vetted by the baby s primary care physician sneed shared that there are home remedies for baby constipation. Especially if she is breastfed not pooping for a few days up to a week or more actually is completely. The first thing to try to conclude is whether your baby really is constipated or not 4 months old is a growth period and it may very well be that your baby is actually making use of practically all of the nutrition you re giving her.

Prune juice has a natural laxative effect but pear or apple juices also work well to relieve minor constipation. Home remedies for constipation in a baby include. When to seek help very rarely constipation can be a sign of an underlying health problem. Gently massage their belly.

Switch up the milk. Taking your baby s temperature with a rectal thermometer may stimulate their bowels. If your baby is showing signs of constipation try giving her an additional 2 4 ounces 1 4 1 2 cup of water after each feeding to help bowels flush properly.