If your child has not defecated in 48 hours, he may have
constipation. And if his stools are hard and dry, it is the sign of
dehydration. Overall, breastfeeding baby has more bowel movement than the
formula-fed baby. Treat your child’s constipation as soon as you see the
symptoms to avoid serious complications.
Constipation can cause serious
complications
Instructions
1.
If your child is 1 year old and has recently started drinking cow's
milk, go back to the formula, or continue breastfeeding. Cow's milk usually
causes constipation. In general, child under 1 year old is not ready to digest
cow's milk.
Children under 1 year old are not
ready to digest cow's milk
2.
If you are breastfeeding and your baby is constipated, something beyond
the diet is going wrong, because constipation rarely happens in breastfed
babies. Check your baby's temperature and look for signs of disease.
3.
If your child has started eating solid food, just add high fiber foods
to his diet such as spinach, broccoli, beans and whole grains.
4.
Keep your baby hydrated. This will help soften the stool. Let him drink
prune juice, apple juice or apricot juice. Fiber and chemicals contained in the
juice are natural laxatives.
Let the child drink prune juice or
apple juice to keep him hydrated. This will help soften the stool
5.
Apply water-based lubricant to your baby’s anus to help move hard
stools. Massage baby's belly. Gently press your finger to a location about 1.5
inches below his navel. Continue pressing lightly, and hold for about 3
minutes.
6. If
the baby’s constipation persists for long time, ask your doctor for a mild laxative.
