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Constipation is rare in EBF babies, though, it may occur due to your diet.... Include lots of water, fruits and vegetables in your diet as well
Your baby is formular fed, ensure it is
mixed with the right quantity of water as
directed on the pack
mixed with the right quantity of water as
directed on the pack
Various factors can lead to constipation in children. Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most cases of constipation in children are temporary.
Treatment of constipation includes, consuming plenty of fluid.......as children increase in age increases the amount of water they must take each day. Give drugs to help with the stools to come out....what we call laxatives of which there are different types - sometimes we need to combine them. Examples of such drugs include liquid paraffin, lactulose, sorbitol etc. Eat Plenty of food rich in fiber especially fruits and vegetables. Some of these fruits are also rich in the laxative agent sorbitol like Prunes, apple and so on
Treatment of constipation includes, consuming plenty of fluid.......as children increase in age increases the amount of water they must take each day. Give drugs to help with the stools to come out....what we call laxatives of which there are different types - sometimes we need to combine them. Examples of such drugs include liquid paraffin, lactulose, sorbitol etc. Eat Plenty of food rich in fiber especially fruits and vegetables. Some of these fruits are also rich in the laxative agent sorbitol like Prunes, apple and so on
The most important thing in management of constipation is PREVENTION!
1. Fluid – plenty of it especially water.
2. Diet – Adequate fiber-rich diet from fruits and vegetables. Sorbitol, found in some juices such as prune, pear, and apple juices are also very good in preventing constipation.
1. Fluid – plenty of it especially water.
2. Diet – Adequate fiber-rich diet from fruits and vegetables. Sorbitol, found in some juices such as prune, pear, and apple juices are also very good in preventing constipation.
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When babies are on complementary feeds, kindly give a lot of water, fruits and vegetables as well...Also, ensure you mix the cereals appropriately so that the baby does not get constipated
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No, it doesn't. Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet.
Two main factors can lead to constipation in children. These are early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most constipation in children is temporary. It can be resolved by plenty of intake of fluid, Diet and behavioural modification.
Since your baby is formula-fed, ensure it is mixed with the right quantity of water as directed on the pack
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Two main factors can lead to constipation in children. These are early toilet training and changes in diet.
Fortunately, most constipation in children is temporary.
It can be resolved by plenty of intake of fluid, Diet and behavioural modification.
Fortunately, most constipation in children is temporary.
It can be resolved by plenty of intake of fluid, Diet and behavioural modification.
It is very rare for exclusive breast fed babies to have constipation. Hope you are not confusing his formed stool as hard.
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There is no need to worry mummy. Exclusive Breastfeeding babies can go on for 2weeks without pooing.
Increase her Water Consumption, Offer Fruit Juice, Feed High-Fiber Foods,
Try a Different Brand of Formula, Massage Her Tummy and Give Him a Warm Bath.
Try a Different Brand of Formula, Massage Her Tummy and Give Him a Warm Bath.
Eat enough fruits and vegetables
Give hm lots of water n please dont giv hm thick food