If your baby isn’t pooing as often as normal and seems distressed, they may be struggling with constipation.
If you are solely breastfeeding, ensure they are feeding regularly and you give them breast on demand. Breastfed babies do not require any other drinks.
‘If your child is younger and breastfed, they don’t need extra water, even in hot weather,’ says Philippa. ‘Although they may need more breast milk, which adapts to their needs – for example, if the weather is warm, your milk can become more watery to give the fluids your baby needs.’Formula fed babies can have water in between feeds but never dilute their formula milk.
If your baby has moved onto solid foods include plenty of fruit and vegetables as they contain fibre which will aid their digestion and keep them regular. A small amount of diluted fruit juice such as apple or orange juice can also be helpful.If your baby is over six months old but you have not transitioned to solid foods, introducing purees could stimulate digestion. If you are already following
but your infant is struggling with constipation, you could try pureed food as it sometimes easier for babies to digest.This obviously doesn't apply if you have a newborn or young infant. However, if your child is crawling or walking always encourage them to stay active as that can really help with digestion.Once your child is at potty training stage, get them into a routine of sitting on the toilet after meals and before bed.
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