If your baby seems to be straining, or if her diaper is filled with hard pellets, that’s a sure sign things aren’t moving as they should be. If she has chronic constipation, or if you ever find blood in your baby’s stool, contact a doctor ASAP, as these can be signs of a serious condition.
This gallery is for informational purposes only—always call your pediatrician with any medical questions. That said, check out these tips that moms have used for eons to get baby bowels running smoothly!
- Increase Water Consumption
Whether your baby is breast or bottle fed, it’s easy to assume she's getting enough water due to a primarily liquid diet. If your baby is showing signs of constipatiopn, try giving her an additional 2-4 ounces (1/4-1/2 cup) of water after each feeding to help bowels flush properly.
Offer Fruit Juice
Prune juice has a natural laxative effect, but pear or apple juices also work well to relieve minor constipation. Most babies quickly develop a preference for juice because of how sweet it is, so only offer full strength juices when your little one is constipated. To avoid gassiness, start slowly with less than 2 ounces of juice after feedings.
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