The child can be constipated when changing powder milk, he
just starts eating solid foods, or not enough fiber in the diet. Fiber is found
in plant foods like cereals, fruits and vegetables. Before adding fruits to the
diet, ask your doctor to find out whether your child has constipation. You can
find the problem.
Before adding
fruits to the diet, ask your doctor to find out whether your child has
constipation
Symptoms
Before finding ways to help child have more defecation, need
to make sure that your child is constipated. If your baby is straining, this is
really a normal behavior for an infant and not a sign of constipation.
Straining is most common in the first few months, especially when he defecates
more. When he adjusts the body, the straining will reduced. However, if the
stools are hard and dry, he may need to eat more high-fiber fruits or
vegetables. If your baby cries while straining, this is not a good sign.
If your baby cries
while straining, this is not a good sign.
Causes of the fact that the babies cannot defecate
Constipation in infants can be caused by new foods,
dehydration, low-fiber, using too many different kinds of powder milk and some
medications. Make sure the baby is peeing frequently and given water with solid
food. Foods that can cause constipation if eaten in large quantities are
cheese, yogurt, white bread, spaghetti, banana, green apple, cooked carrots,
corn and potatoes. Some medications cause constipation as analgesics
(containing paracetamol, acetaminophen and ibuprofen), antibiotics, antacids
(drugs that reduce stomach acid) containing aluminum and iron supplements.
Foods that help soften stools
Pears, peaches, plums, apricots and prunes often help
defecation easier. A soft fruit that is easy to digest is avocado (fruit classified
as large particles). On the other hand, fruits like bananas and apples with
sugars (applesauce) make stools harder. Balance the diet to keep the defecation
moderation. Fruit juices can help reduce constipation, such as apple juice or
prune juice.
Apricot, one of
the best fruits for constipation
Other ways to help babies defecation
Let's let
the baby try cereal grain barley or mixed grain instead of rice. Mix the cereal
with prune juice or give the baby juices diluted with water. Massage baby bump
with a gentle circular motion starting at the center and move out. Give your
child a warm bath, which will help her relax and loosen muscles. Spin baby’s
legs. It will make a slight pressure on the bowel.
