Simple Infant Constipation Remedies

Find here some infant constipation remedies. There are many things that can affect your baby's bowel movements, and baby constipation is just one of them.

Symptoms of constipation in infants

If your baby is passing dry, hard poo that causes pain and discomfort, constipation is likely to be the problem. There are other signs of infant constipation, such as less frequent bowel movements, smelly wind and poo, reduced appetite, and a hard belly. Liquid poo can also be a sign of infant constipation, because it is likely to slip through hard poo blockage in the lower part of intestine.

Causes of constipation in infants

When your baby is suffering from constipation, first you need to find the cause. One of the most common causes of constipation in infants is the formula. Unlike breast milk, formula is harder to digest. Other possible causes of constipation in infants are dehydration, solid food, and illness.

Remedies of constipation in infants

There are some simple infant constipation remedies that you should try. The first thing to do is to avoid the constipation from getting worse. If the formula seems to be the cause of it, try to switch to other brand. To ease the constipation, you can do massage on your baby's tummy, starting from the belly button, going outwards on circular clockwise direction. It is better to apply some oil or cream on your fingers to prevent skin irritation. However, you need to see how your baby reacts to the massage. If your baby seems uncomfortable with it, you should stop.

If your baby is not comfortable with belly massage, you should try other infant constipation remedies. You can give your baby a little exercise by moving his or her foot is cycling motion, giving a warm bath, or simply give your baby extra fluid of cooled boiled water. Whatever you do, you should never use a thermometer to stimulate your baby's bowel movement.

If your baby doesn’t seem to get better, you need to consult your doctor immediately.

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