Constipation in babies is a very common infant health condition or a problem, it generally happens when parent starts feeding up their baby from liquid diet (milk) to solid or semi-solid diet. However, dehydration is also a common cause of constipation in babies. But this is not a serious issue, so do not panic if found your baby while constipating regularly, just follow home effective home remedies to provide relief.
As dehydration is next to constipation, you should give your baby diluted juice or water at frequent intervals of time.
Along with Breast feeding or bottle-feeding, make a habit of your child after 6 months of birth to eat fruits and vegetables. Start giving very small and finely chopped pieces of fruits and vegetables. Doing this will prevent frequent bowls, whenever you stop breast or bottle-feeding.
Consult your doctor to get reliable prescription of laxatives that will help to soften the stool during in order to heal constipation in babies.
Prune juice is very good to soften up stool, you can also give prune juice, apple juice to heal the problem of constipation among babies.
Another very good home remedy to cure constipation in babies, is to massage the abdomen with olive oil or any other baby oil, in circular motion, doing this will sooth up muscles, hence prevent/cure constipation.
Glycerin suppositories are very beneficial to soften up stool, especially when your baby did not released stool from past few days. It is advisable to consult your doctor first, before utilizing this method.
Avoiding rice, cereal, or banana to baby, just minimize them completely as these can cause constipation among babies.
Stick to fiber rich diet, in order to avoid constipation.
Warm bath is very good home method to eradicate constipation among babies.
Bicycle your baby’s legs in circular motion, doing this will exert stool and will provide relief from constipation.