Moving a baby s legs can help relieve constipation.
What do you use for baby constipation.
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.
There are several remedies you can try at home to manage your child s constipation.
Make sure your child is getting enough fluids.
If your baby seems constipated consider simple dietary changes.
For step by step instructions watch this video about baby massage for helping digestion.
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.
Water or fruit juice.
Infant constipation often begins when a baby starts eating solid foods.
Constipation isn t just about how often your baby poops.
If you notice signs of constipation you can try several strategies to offer your baby relief.
Switch up the milk.
If you feed your baby formula ask her doctor about switching to a different brand or type.
As with adults exercise and movement tend to stimulate a baby s bowels.
If they have soft easy to pass stools every 4 5 days they re probably ok.
Massage your baby s belly.
If your baby is breastfed you can try adjusting your diet.
Most kids need about 3 to 4 glasses of water every day.
It s also about how tough it is for them to do it.