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WHAT CAN I USE FOR INFANT CONSTIPATION
(18 Feb 2008)

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Home Remedies for Infant Constipation

There are many effective home remedies for infant constipation. Try some of the below mentioned remedies and cure for your infant:

Feed your infant with more of fruit juice mainly extracted from apple, cherry, grapes, pear or prune.
If your baby has started eating solid foods, then you can feed him or her with fiber rich foods such as peas, beans, peaches, prunes, apricots, plums and spinach.
Don't try any laxative on your baby without any instructions from a child specialist.
You can even try a gentle massage on the tummy in a clockwise direction. Place your hand on the navel of your baby and move in circular motion.

This will help your baby relieved from pain.
A warm bath given to your baby can also be effective in treating constipation.
Position your baby on his or her back and hold her legs to move in a cyclic manner. This will help in improving the digestive system and relieve a gassy baby.
Avoid feeding your baby with rice cereals, bananas and applesauce as these foods may worsen the condition.
You can feed infant with barley, oatmeal and green leafy vegetables. These are beneficial in relieving a constipated infant.
Apple juice contains pectin and lots of sugar. Pectin is a healing factor and helps in adding bulk to your infant's stool whereas sugar helps in relieving constipation.

answered by J on 21 Feb 2008, 5:45:33

CONSTIPATION HOME REMEDIES

WHAT CAN I USE FOR INFANT CONSTIPATION (18 Feb 2008)

WHAT CAN I USE FOR INFANT CONSTIPATION
(18 Feb 2008)