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Signs that a babyisconstipated
infrequent stools that are not soft inconsistency.clay-like stool consistency. hard pellets of stool.long periods ofstraining or crying while trying to have abowelmovement.
Furthermore, how can you tell if a baby is constipated?
Signs of constipation
- Infrequent bowel movements. The number of bowel movementsachild has each day will fluctuate, especially as you introducethemto new foods.
- Straining. If your child is straining while making abowelmovement, this may be a sign of constipation.
- Blood in the stool.
- Firm belly.
- Refusing to eat.
Correspondingly, how do I help my constipated baby?
If your baby seems constipated, consider simpledietarychanges:
- Water or fruit juice. Offer your baby a small amount of waterora daily serving of 100 percent apple, prune or pear juiceinaddition to usual feedings.
- Baby food.
Constipation: Infant Even if an infant is not constipated,hisbowel movements may be irregular. In rarecases,constipation may be caused by a lack of nervesor bystructural problems in the lowerlargeintestine.