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Constipation -- Babies
Everything's been moving along fine. And then it just ... stops. What, exactly? Well, poop. Even if you've never worried about poop before, the chances are good that sometime in your baby's first year you'll wonder, "Is he constipated?"
Infants' diaper habits are a source of endless speculation, and for good reason. Proper pooping is a good indicator of overall health, as well as a comforting measure of how well your child is eating and thriving. The problem is that "constipation" is a relative term. What you have to figure out is what's normal for your baby.
What Counts as Constipation, Exactly?...
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Are there any safe ways to help remedy my baby's constipation?
The book "What to Expect; The First Year" suggests some simple remedies to constipation. First, try helping your baby push out what might be stuck with a simple exercise -- move their legs in a bicycle like fashion to stimulate the body. For babies that have already been introduced to solid foods, you can try a water/prune juice mixture or add some bran to their cereal. Also try increasing their fruit intake with anything other than banana. If you notice blood in the stool or their stomach seems bloated, call the doctor.
How do I even know if my baby is constipated? How long is too long between pooping?
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