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7 baby constipation remedies and tips to finally start pooping

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Crucial baby constipation remedies and tips to help relieve your baby. Baby constipation is common, here are ways to help your baby poop more easily.

Constipation is very common in babies and it’s contributed to many different factors. My oldest daughter suffered from constipation when she was a baby. It was so hard to watch her strain and cry because she couldn’t poop. Today I’m sharing with you my top baby constipation remedies and tips. So your baby can finally poop with ease!

If you’re looking for ways to help your baby poop and can’t seem to help your baby stop straining. I hope these tips and remedies can help! Try each one and I’m sure your baby is going to finally poop and feel much better!

What is constipation?

It is when it is difficult to pass stool (poop) or your bowel movements becomes less frequent.

What are the signs of baby constipation:

Here are the most common signs that your baby is constipated. Keep in mind that some babies do not pass stool everyday. But if he/she is showing these signs then it’s safe to say he may be constipated.

  1. Stool is hard, like small rocks
  2. Your baby is straining but nothing comes out
  3. Baby’s belly is feels hard or swollen
  4. Baby is crying or uncomfortable when trying to poop
  5. He/she has less frequent bowel movements

Watch different baby tummy massages to relieve constipation, gas and colic:

What causes baby constipation?

There are different reasons as to why your baby may be constipated. But the most common one is diet. What your baby is eating if eating solids. If you’re breastfeeding , what you are eating may cause your baby to be constipated. Also, baby formula may cause it as well.

7 baby constipation remedies and tips to finally start pooping

tips and tricks for baby with constipation

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1.Bicycle leg movement

One of the first baby constipation remedies that I did to my first born was make bicycle movements with her legs to help with her constipation. When you do this kind of leg exercise it helps with bowel function and relieves constipation.

Another leg massage I used to do was grabbing both her legs with one hand each and moving it towards her tummy, back and forth. It helped 🙂

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2.Stomach massage

Stomach massages are similar to the bicycle leg movements in that it provides constipation relief. You gently massage your baby’s tummy to stimulate bowel movement. You can do this during the day to help your baby feel better and finally poop.

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3. Vaseline and cotton swap

Another common but very effective baby constipation remedy is to use vaseline with cotton swabs. Here me out here mama, it works. I also tried this remedy with my first born and I want to share it with you! So you simply apply a small amount of vaseline to the cotton swab and then put it around your baby’s anus. The sensation will help your baby poop!

4. Warm bath

Warm baths for the rescue. This tip can also help adults with their bowel movement and so we can also apply it to babies. Warm baths helps relax the stomach muscles and therefor helping pass stool.

Check out these baby constipation medicine (speak with doctor before using:


5. Hydration

Make sure your baby is well hydrated. Dehydration is a common factor of constipation, specially if you are switching from breastmilk to formula. Or if you are starting to introduce solids to your baby.

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6. Prune juice?

Once your baby is 6 months old he/she can start drinking juice. Prune, pear or apple juice are great in helping with constipation. You can also give your baby prune baby food and that helps as well. My mom swears by it and would always recommend me to give my daughter prune juice.


7. Changes in food

If your baby is 4 months old or older, chances are you are introducing her to solids. Which is great! Keep in mind that sometimes baby cereal may cause constipation in babies. It’s a trial and error, if you see your baby is straining to poop, try removing and introducing other foods to see if it helps.

Baby formula may also cause constipation in babies, I would recommend changing your baby’s formula to a “gentle” or “sensitive” one. Or speak to your pediatrician for advise.

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Baby constipation is very common, during get scared or think you did something wrong. Because you didn’t mama. Just know that you can help your baby feel better. Follow these baby constipation remedies and hope your little one can poop easily and pain free!

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/constipation-in-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20354242

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/constipation-infant

https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/baby/baby-constipation-how-to-help-a-constipated-baby

 Hugs, Ros Emely

7 baby constipation remedies and tips to finally start pooping

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