avoiding constipation

allisons1014

Ok this weekend I noticed that DD's poops are getting smaller and rounder.  I am worried that she could be getting constipated.  I was very accustomed to breast milk poopy and it has never been this solid before. 

Just wondering if I should do anything to prevent it from getting any harder.   I know my sister had to feed her LO prune juice on daily basis.  Just wondering what y'all are doing.

n8swife

I believe bananas can cause constipation so maybe avoid those for awhile. Peaches, prunes and pears normally help move things along with Asher.

Mar5195

Bananas, apples, bread and rice are sure ways to constipate a baby. 

 

allisons1014

We haven't been doing any of those and she isn't constipated yet...she is still having regular BMs they just aren't quite as mushy as they once were...maybe that's just the new normal.  I have no idea.

I think we may eat some peaches tonight with dinner just to be on the safe side.

88eve88

n8swife:

I Peaches, prunes and pears normally help move things along with Asher.

This.  I just make sure DS gets at least one serving for a "p" food each day.  Also, giving your LO water with meals helps to keep things soft.  My DS doesn't like water too much, but hopefully one day soon he'll drink it. 

jmccall79

I just make sure that Ian gets something "green" at least once a day.  I know if I eat "green" stuff, it makes me go potty, so I stick to that rule with him.  Knock on wood, he's never been constipated.  He has been pretty solid a few times, and quite thick and pastey, but not constipated.

MollySm

Lucia's been having a hard time going recently. I try to push water, but she doesn't drink much. We do pears every day nowbecause they are in season. Tring to do lots of peas and beans too. Last night she cried so I went and bought pureed prunes and pear juice. The prunes didn't seem to help much, so we did pears for breakfast, beans for lunch, and I might try the juice when we get home tonight.

ALane1128

When Jackson has diarrhea, we do the BRAT diet...Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast. When he's constipated we do the complete opposite of the BRAT diet. 

smdetrick

I agree with what all of the other ladies have posted! But I wanted to add that every time I feed DD mango, she poops at least a couple of times that same day. It works better than any of the "p" fruits and veggies for her! It may be worth a try

MollySm

smdetrick:

I agree with what all of the other ladies have posted! But I wanted to add that every time I feed DD mango, she poops at least a couple of times that same day. It works better than any of the "p" fruits and veggies for her! It may be worth a try :

Oooh, Lucia hasn't tried mango yet. We'll have to try this! Thanks for the suggestion!

Jeanine88

MollySm:

smdetrick:

I agree with what all of the other ladies have posted! But I wanted to add that every time I feed DD mango, she poops at least a couple of times that same day. It works better than any of the "p" fruits and veggies for her! It may be worth a try :

Oooh, Lucia hasn't tried mango yet. We'll have to try this! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

Mango is the best! My son squeeled with delight between bites the first time he had it.

I agree on the P foods as a help!