Make sure your child is getting enough fluids.
Ways to help with constipation in babies.
For babies over 6 months occasional prune or pear juice may help speed up your child s colon contractions which may help your baby produce.
If your baby is under four months try an ounce of prune apple prune or grape juice to help relieve symptoms of constipation.
Home remedies for constipation in a baby include.
As with adults exercise and movement tend to stimulate a baby s bowels.
Fruit juice is an option if your baby isn t on solids yet.
Water and milk are great for keeping your baby hydrated.
If your baby is mildly constipated then prune juice may take 4 to 5 hours to work.
Most kids need about 3 to 4 glasses of water every day.
There are several remedies you can try at home to manage your child s constipation.
Moving a baby s legs can help relieve constipation.
Though it varies your baby s bowels should be moving in 12 24 hours.
It s a natural laxative that helps your baby to promote soft and easy to pass stool.
Don t forget to dilute the juice with water.
If your baby is showing signs of constipation try giving her an additional 2 4 ounces 1 4 1 2 cup of water after each feeding to help bowels flush properly.