He cries when he 'bears down' and I've seen a small amount (smear) of new blood upon passing his little poop. Sorry to be graphic but it's a real concern!!!
2006-11-19 06:19:32 · 21 answers · asked by newbiemummy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Look at his diet to see which foods may be causing this. Common culprits are rice cereal, bananas, cooked carrots, apples, cheese, yogurt, bread, pasta and potato.
Instead, try giving him apricots, pears, plums and peas, which can help loosen his stools. Visit http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/baby-constipation.html where there is lots of advice about dealing with constipation.
2006-11-19 06:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by alburychristine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give Him Gerber Of Prunes Prunes Make It Easy For Babys Too Poop
2006-11-19 06:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by brown_eyez061006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put in a call to the dr. but two things that I would recommend would be to 1. use accupressure on him. There are charts that you could use to help you find which areas are relived by pressing firmly in each area. Under the big toe is supposed to relieve constipation. I do that for a few minutes every other day and my son will have a b.m. that day. You can also rub clockwise around his bellbutton. 2. gripe water is supposed to help relieve constipation. You can find it at most health food stores.
2006-11-19 06:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Him being 8 months old there is not alot you can do, but you can give him about 3 ozs. of apple juice. This will loosen him up. It could take a little while for it to work, but do this about twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night.
2006-11-19 06:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you give him some prune juice. It will make it softer and easier to have a bowel movement. If this doesn't work, just keep the fluids in him to loosen it all up. My son has a problem using the bathroom too but prune juice or apple juice will get him to go. If he's starting to eat real food, just make sure he has a drink with him to really work through his digestive system and not bind him up.
2006-11-19 06:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by snowtiger30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you recently change his milk? If you switched from breast or formula to cows milk he may be experiencing some difficulties with digesting it. You may want to switch to soy or non-dairy for a few days and see if that helps. In the mean time try a little bit of Karo Syrup in his bottle. It will help to loosen things up a bit. There are also stool softeners for babies but be sure to check with your pediatrician first. Give them a call tomorrow and let them know the problem, as they are the best source of answers to this type of problem.
2006-11-19 06:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are able to attempt some issues. first of all somebody pronounced to grant her milk, i could say no to that. i got here upon with my son dairy could make it worse while he's constipated. My sixteen month old substitute into very constipated and the healthcare expert recommended we supply him canned mandarin oranges and pears, they pronounced it may certainly help. With my son it did no longer extremely help in any respect yet you are able to attempt. additionally the bigger and extra chunky food the extra suitable. i thought giving my son softer ingredients like soup, and food that fluctuate into purreed or squashed up could help him even if it did no longer and the healthcare expert advised me to circulate any other way and supply him bigger products and extra chunky food. She pronounced that the "roughage" could push issues with the aid of his gadget. And after approximately 12 hours he did have a stable customary poop! supply her some prunes, no longer the toddler food prunes because of the fact while they make toddler food they must cook dinner all of it to a undeniable temperature in the past jarring it and that kills alot interior the prune that certainly enables. supply her finished or shrink in a million/2 prunes. For the discomfort attempt giving her only a sprint of gripe water. I on no account ever had to apply gripe water for my son until he have been given very constipated at sixteen months. And the gripe water worked wonders for his tummy discomfort from the constipation. wish i helped! If this is going on too long nonetheless i could propose you're taking her to be certain a physician. stable success, wish your little female gets extra suitable real quickly!=]
2016-11-25 19:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a thermometor w/ vasalene on the end inserted into the bum about 1/2 inch. & pull it back out... put diaper on QUICK. no more & only when absolutly necessary. If you do it to often you can damange the delicate tissue.
Prune juice isn't recommended till 9mo. Pear is probably best for now.
Changes in diet recently?
2006-11-19 08:09:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lady in Pink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i was a newborn, i couldn't poop (but i was just hatched, you know). The doctor told my parents to stick a birthday candle up my butt! I'm not kidding. Apparently it worked, but I still have that story told to me every once in awhile. Prune juice will get rid of almost ANY constipation, believe me! But, you might get diarrhea, so beware.
2006-11-19 06:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
castor oil will rid him of the constipation within twelve hours. you can get it at any supermarket. as for the blood it is normal for a constipated baby to bleed a little, the straining burts blood vessels. it will heal fine. my daughter gets constipated kinda frequently. fruit juices will help prevvent constipation in the future, especially apple. make suere its 100% juice though
2006-11-19 07:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by skytzo ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋