NAPR: What to do for a constipated baby?

ErinMSB

This is the first time we're dealing with this.  DD still nurses quite a bit, but her poop has been transitioning from the "peanut butter" poo to more solid poo.  Anything I can do to make her more comfortable?  I'd like to stay away from medacine and supositories and try adding something to (or subtracting something from) her diet first.  Thanks! 

freeburger16

I have used prune and pear juice (1-2 ounces with 2 ounces of water) and just straight water to help Ben go.  He is still at the PB poo stage, but only poops once a week so it's not easy even then. 

If she is getting consistent solid meals I would offer a sippy cup with an ounce or two of water with her meals, that should help soften things up for her!

LyndsayQ

freeburger16:

I have used prune and pear juice (1-2 ounces with 2 ounces of water) and just straight water to help Ben go. 

This.  My Pedi recommends against apple b/c it can constipate even further, sometimes.  

Sally J

Prune juice mixed with half water.  You only need an ounce or two total.  Also slow down on:  squash, pumpkin, avocados, and bananas since they are all binders.  Rice cereal is another culprit, so switch to oatmeal.

SeaSoul

i made prune puree for DS once and he had an explosion a few hours later.  that was not the purpose; i was just giving him a new fruit, but we know now to only use that if we need to!! 

moroccojade

Our mantra was "A pear a day keeps constipation at bay."  Never got to the point of needing to give her juice.  (Which we preferred, obviously.  Whole fruits are so much healthier. 

Have you given pears yet?  They're super easy.  I'd core and steam a few then run them through the food mill.  Once in a while I'd bake them...   Be sure to keep the skin on.

 

GL!

 

DandelionMom

Prune puree always worked.

ErinMSB

Thanks everyone.  We're off to the market to buy some pears and prunes!