Meals to prevent constipation in baby

Lottie - posted on 11/18/2012

prunes and apples also give her half water half apple juice works everytime

Letizia - posted on 11/16/2012

Try Invisible Fibre made by Solal! An awesome product, sorry I never found it sooner! 1t raisins soaked in boiling water & mashed up is also a good remedy. Even a little aloe juice mixed into food or added to drink. All natural & effective.

Cass - posted on 11/15/2012

when my little one was that age (he's 10 months now) and i was first beginning to learn what does/doesn't work for him, i noticed that when i added rice/grain cereal to his fruit puree he wouldn't poop for a few days, and when he did it would be really hard. so i kept the rice cereal at slim to none because every time he ate it, the poor guy would become constipated. i allowed him to drink coconut water, and the hydration benefit immediately helped his poops go from hard to soft, and i was actually really surprised at the immediate effect. its not your typical well-known method, but it worked for us. oh yeah, and i was giving him about 1/8th of a teaspoon of certified organic certified non gmo flax oil every couple of days added to his yam puree. that stuff was good for us, but you have to be aware that it doesn't create an unwanted effect. i keep him on mostly a fruit and veggie diet, and at this point every other day for breakfast some organic probiotic yogurt (started slowly introducing at around 8ish months though) which also seems to work wonders for regulating daily soft poops. i've said this before on another thread, that the amazing thing about coconut water/oil is that it contains lauric acid (among many other beneficial nutrients as well). the only other place in nature besides human breast milk where this can be found is in the coconut products. anyways in my own experience, 95% fresh produce diet (cooked & raw) is the best way to maintain regular soft bowel movements.

Kelly - posted on 11/12/2012

Blueberry's are really good for constipation too. I mixed it a little with applesauce for the right consistency and it worked really well.

Tina - posted on 10/11/2012

Bananas, fiber foods, a little Karo syrup in her formula, The sugar doesn't mess with their teeth as long as you give the child plenty of water and keep their mouth clean. also elctrolights such as pediacare help. My child has had this for a long time and these things worked for us.

Megan - posted on 10/05/2012

Bananas

Dora - posted on 10/02/2012

Instead of just sugar water, have you tried Dark Karo syrup in her water or milk? I know that is still sugar but you should not need to use it that often. You might also see if she has a dairy issue causing the problem. There are many other milks you can get but be sure to ask your Dr. or an allergist. I would feed my daughter, when she was a baby the baby cereal but I always put some baby fruit mixed in it for her and she loved it! Blueberry buckle and Hawaii Delight were her favorites in her rice cereal. She also drank a lot of sweet potato/apple juice . You can also make your own or give her unsweetened apple sauce daily until it gets better. Just a few tsp. a day or mix it in her cereal also. Hope this helps.

Natalie - posted on 09/28/2012

Hello



Home made vege juice. Spinach, beetroot etc. Google recipes. They are great for the whole family. Look at what else you feeding baby as the body is reacting to solids you feeding baby. Introduce one solid at a time with the milk as thats the way you can find out what the body is reacting too. Check the milk. Lots of water needs to be given as well. Prune juice but not much.Boil them in water then mash them into a puree.

Kate - posted on 09/27/2012

I bought my own food processor for my little one when she was a baby and got fresh produce from the farmers market. I used to mix broccoli with something sweet like an apple to give my daughter a fiber boost:)

Prabhjeet - posted on 09/26/2012

my baby boy is 4 months old. his weight is 6 kg. is it fine or nt? nd what is an ideal weight for 4 months baby?

Wendy - posted on 09/25/2012

As long as your baby is older than 4 months, then the first thing to try is diluted Apple Juice or Apple-Prune Juice. Buy whichever has the lowest sugar content (and it will still be less sugar than actual sugar-water) and just give her a tiny amount at a time and see if it helps/hurts. Apple Juice is good for constipation (bad for diarrhea) while Apple Pectin itself actually CAUSES constipation because pectin firms up the stools. (Meaning that giving babies apples and applesauce will actually make constipation worse, even though apple juice relieves it).



It's the fructose, Sorbitol, and natural sugars in Apple Juice that loosen stools up and it's a safe method for babies 4 months and up.



But in the meantime, you should consider what she's eating. The mere introduction of solid foods to children can induce constipation, but specifically avoid Bananas, Cereals, Pasta, Rice, Breads, and White Potatoes. Too much Dairy is also a big trigger (yogurt, cheese, and milk).



A diet too low in fiber is often the cause, as well. Add more barley or oatmeal cereals, prunes, peaches, plums, apricots and most vegetables are preferred when baby has constipation.



Also try warm baths (to relax muscles), doing bicycle legs with baby (exercise), and gently rub her belly in a counterclockwise motion. Anything that stimulates bowls without increasing her discomfort and "routine" is a safe move.

Rana - posted on 09/24/2012

I use to mix cereal (baby) with small amounts of prune juice instead of water and then heat it up just a little. She loved it. It also helped her go.

Prabhjeet - posted on 09/20/2012

Give her home made apple juice...Atleast regularly for a week then see d ressults....It really works...

Jennifer - posted on 09/18/2012

Springboard Ready Set Go! was a great product to get them to go but I added a wholefood supplement Juice Plus which is all fruits and vegetables to my son's diet and it's the only thing that really relieved his contipation.

Anjuli - posted on 09/16/2012

Thank you all for your interesting and helpful comments. My daughter who is 6 months and 2 weeks has had a hard time with bowel movements. Cried most times but she is petite too. Today due to the pushing got hemmorrhoids. I realized that she loves her morning rice cereal and loves rice mushed with veggies as a meal...therefore, after reading all these wonderful advices, I will cut back on the rice cereal and the rice that I add to her veggies....just to give her a break and give her some pear juice mixed with water...she is a big water drinker but I guess.... that doesn't do it for her....and then after a few days will give her mixed grains with maybe prune added or fruits. Thank you again. I never heard her cry this much. It was a first and not fun either!!!

Jody - posted on 07/21/2012

whole milk yo baby yogurt. the pro biotics in the yogurt helped both of my kids with constipation. also make your own rice cereal out of brown rice just use a food processer till its like powder it's filled with fiber. you can do steel cut oats the same way. it's way better than the boxed baby cereals they have no fiber or nutrients. 2 to 4 oz of water will also help. I had the same problem with both of my kids & I hope these ideas help.

Sally - posted on 07/21/2012

Her mom's milk is ideal. If that's not an option for you, prunes or apple juice.

Roxanna - posted on 07/21/2012

Prune baby food, let her have a few sips of water between meals and maybe some apple sauce. But before you do any of these things, please, please, please discuss it with your pediatrician!

Stefanie - posted on 07/20/2012

either mix in a little bit of karo syrup or brown sugar. works like a charm!
my son had the same problem and i ended up taking him to the hospital. that was the only advise they gave me and i have used it every time i needed to. mix it into the bottle.
(only half teaspoon) and that will def. do the trick. good luck!

Carrie - posted on 08/01/2010

prunes always work ;)

Nichole - posted on 07/28/2010

we used organic pear juice for my little guy.

Gina - posted on 07/28/2010

and i was also told is she was really backed up and would not go give her half a glycerin suppository ...thats info was directly from a nurse

Gina - posted on 07/28/2010

i just went through this and it was horrible she was so back up that when she tried to pass a stool she would cry and it would hurt her alot!! i started puting a ounce of prune juice in her bottles and cut out all cereals and starchy foods and bananas ive just been feeding her veggies fruits her bottles and a bit of juice, peas green beans carrots sqaush apricots pears prunes apples! hope this helps good luck

Megan - posted on 07/28/2010

Are you giving her a lot of rice cereal? It used to give my son quite bad constipation and apparently it is quite common. If you are using a lot of rice cereal, give it a rest until things get back to normal and then only give it if it is mixed with fruit/vegetables. My Maternal & Child Health Nurse also suggested to stay off banana until things settled down as it can be binding in come kids as well. I soaked prunes in hot water and then either added the juice that came of to my son's food or pureed a little up and gave him some. At this age you should not really need to resort to laxatives. Good Luck

Mandy - posted on 07/27/2010

magnesium is great for constipation. avoid dairy (commercial) and bananas and grains as this aggravates it. If you are breat feeding you could take the magnesium yourself. Also I would cut those foods out for yourself also and see if that helps.
You would need to consult your doctor on the proper amount. If you give too much it will cause diarhhea, but that is all.

Danielle - posted on 07/26/2010

you can blend up some pears and give her the pear juice. That will help constipation.

Diane - posted on 07/25/2010

After introducing solids to my babies if they became constipated I would back off the solids a little for a few days and up the breastmilk and that usually would take care of it, you can also give her some pear juice (Gerber makes some) I've been told that it works really well like prunes but is far gentler on a baby's delicate digestive tract. Good luck!

Karen - posted on 07/25/2010

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that pears are a natural laxative. They won't act like prunes and empty you all at once. Pears just do it more smoothly. I have a daughter that is 7 now and we are still dealling with it (due to her disability).

Kelly - posted on 07/25/2010

My daughter suffered from constipation. Some say 1/2 tsp of karo syrup in the formula or 1 oz organic apple or pear juice and 1 oz of water. Always dilute the juice for children. Hope she is feeling better. Baby 1st foods prunes is helpful and was her favorite but never really helped her with constipation. The juice was the ONLY thing that still helped.

Leisa - posted on 07/24/2010

I put a tablespoon of Kayro clear syrup in my sons formula bottles and it worked wonders, He's 26 now and has never had what you would call a sweet tooth.

Sarah - posted on 07/24/2010

Prunes prunes prunes!!!

Melissa - posted on 07/24/2010

Pear juice works too and its less harsh on the tummy than sugar water or even prunes.

Marlene - posted on 07/24/2010

Squeeze fresh orange juice, and you know what just a few minutes after some spoonful juice he'd go poop right away, even with the days old poop where baby was having a hard time getting it out. Proven and tested for so many times.

Eva - posted on 07/23/2010

instead of sugar you can use lactosis (it´s a healthier form of sugar, and it´s normally contained in milk) and you can mix it into baby milk or tea... we have used also prune juice and apricot juice

Janelle - posted on 07/23/2010

I use prunes and mix it with barley cereal, if she doesn't like prunes just on there own. I've heard barley cereal helps also. Also I put 1 once of prune juice in her bottle.

Andrea - posted on 07/23/2010

I know you don't like added sugar but have tried a sugar free apple sauce? I know apple juice and prune juice will help too.

Raquel - posted on 07/23/2010

I didn't even start to feed my children anything aside from breastmilk until they were at least 6 months old. How about giving her a break from solids until her digestive system can handle them better?

Melissa - posted on 07/23/2010

Baby fine milled oatmeal and rice cereals have added iron, so I personally cooked up plain old-fashioned rolled oats with water or milk. I mix in fruit purees such as prunes. My daughter loved the texture and flavor. If she needed extra loosening up, I would mix in extra water to make the oatmeal thinner. Just 1-1:30 min in the microwave would cook the oatmeal perfect. You just have to let it cool down and perhaps add more water because it thickens as it cools.

Marissa - posted on 07/22/2010

try prunes...just get the baby food prunes...you can even mix it into her cereal or in her bottle of juice or water. Give her lots of fruits...no bananas tho...bananas help when they have diarrhea though.

Victoria - posted on 07/22/2010

If you're nursing, it can be normal for b-fed babies to sometimes have only one bowel movement per week. Cereals that contain iron can cause constipation too. Pureed vegetables are a good idea too. I recommend you check with your pediatrician to rule out any other issues.

Bobbi - posted on 07/22/2010

I give my 7 month old gerber prune apple juice and it works like magic...and quickly! It only takes about two ounces and he is back to normal.
I hope that helps!

Tracie - posted on 07/22/2010

She's at the age now where you can start her on your own food. When my children were that age i used to save a little of the veg that I cooked for my husband and myself, not cooked in salt, let it cool and puree it. They loved it. Stewed apples are good for them aswell and mashed banana. When she starts teething try giving her carrot sticks, they're good for her and also help cut the gums to allow the teeth to come through because they are hard.

I hope this helps, my children are 17 and 13 now and it was a good base to start them eating fruit and veg.

Nancy - posted on 07/21/2010

I use to give mine baby applesauce or baby prunes, baby prune juicie.

Melissa - posted on 07/21/2010

You can offer her either apple juice,pear juice or grape juice, all in moderation, and if your worried about her teeth, try prunes, or applesauce. I used the prunes and mixed in another fruit, since they dont really taste good by themselves. Give those a try and see if it helps. Just with the juice, you need to give it to her in small amounts or she will end up with diareaha. Good luck.

Kori - posted on 07/21/2010

I know that all the green foods are good for her and her tummy and prune juice works as well

Marie - posted on 07/21/2010

Teeny bit of watered down kiwifruit juice works a treat too. We had the same problem with my son when he was just a wee babe. I know 'juice' will probably put you off, but if you get a good one all it really is is pureed kiwifruit.

Emily - posted on 07/21/2010

Everyone tells you not to give them water, but it's okay in most situations to do it anyway. Just skip the sugar - she doesn't need it. I also made my own foods, but prunes were too much of a pain so I just bought them organic and they were her FAVORITE food for months! And they worked!

Sandra - posted on 07/21/2010

Prunes, applesauce, practically any baby fruit EXCEPT bananas (uses those for when they're really loose)

Kelli - posted on 07/20/2010

Have you ever seen those fruit nets you can put fresh fruit in? They are made by Munchkin. I got mine at Target. You can put fresh fruit and veggies in them, they suck and chew on it and don't get the chunks that they can choke on. I'm sure you can just google them as well.

Bek - posted on 07/20/2010

Pears are good too.