my 6month old has been on solids for a month or so now, i havnt given her any meat yet and I'm still breastfeeding her on demand, recently she has started straining alot as if she really needs a poo, she fills her nappy at least once a day but is there anything i can give her to help the food pass more easily??
2007-10-30 07:24:01 · 17 answers · asked by shabbychic 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If she's truly constipated, nurse her more. Your milk has a natural laxative that makes it easy for babies to go.
You said she's still going every day. What do her poops look like? Are they hard? Like pellets? Or are they soft or liquidy still? Constipation in babies doesn't have to do with straining, it has to do with the consistency--if it's hard, she's constipated, if it's soft, she's not.
If she truly is constipated, make sure you're nursing her before you feed her solids and that her primary nutrition still comes from your milk. This will fix almost every "constipation" problem.
2007-10-30 07:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by maegs33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should still be on rice cereal and just some fruits and veggies at this point. Try not giving her too many bananas or applesauce which can cause constipation. Give her some prune juice or pureed prunes. Maybe you gave her too much solids too quickly and her digestive system wasn't quite ready for it. Talk to the pediatrician.
2007-10-30 07:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cooled boiled water will do the trick. My daughter was heavily constipated from the moment she was born and we gave her about 20-30 mls of water a day and she is fine now. Prunes work well too though...
2007-10-31 03:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she is drinking enough. My little boy had the same problem and it was because he wasn't drinking, but he's always been prone to constipation or the runs even though he's nearly a teenager.
If it doesn't clear up take her to your doctor. Don't leave it too long, just a day or two.
2007-10-30 07:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by jo :) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter had consitpation at 6 months and I was told not to give her any more bananas, it worked!
Bananas can cause constipation and it is a popular food for babies!
I suggest you could also give her a mushed up weetabix with warm milk, lots of fibre!
2007-10-30 07:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by filthygorgeousamanda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was told to increase water, & the watered down apple juice is good advice. No bananas. And no fibre! Apparently too much fibre in a babies' diet leads to insufficient absorption of vital vitamins and minerals. Look into it!
2007-10-30 22:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she's just starting to adjust to the food. I wouldn't give her anything. Just massage her belly when she seems constipated or push her legs up like you're changing her. It'll help ease any discomfort and ease it out.
2007-10-30 07:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by nina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are many different answers to this it is common for children going onto solids to be like this. you could try 1 oz of pure orange or prune juice in 8 oz water or 1 tea spoon of brown sugar in a bottle of water. try also giving her plentyof fruit mashed
2007-10-30 20:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
is her poo hard if not she isnt constipated she is just adjusting to it being more solid i remember Noah really straining 1st when i put him on solids but it will settle down unless they are crying when they are doing it im sure she will be fine.
x
2007-10-30 07:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I'm having the exact same problem with my 6 month old i asked my health visitor and she said give her plenty of cooled boiled water and that's what I'm doing and it seams to be helping good luck on your little one :)
2007-10-30 08:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by very proud mummy :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋