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my 5 1/2 month old is constipated, which has never been a problem for her. I gave her her gerber and she has not been able to go for 3-4 days now, what can i give her that is as natural as possible?
( 4 Feb 2007)

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Constipation is the improper bowel movement and a disorder resulting because of gastro-intestinal disturbance. A few handy tips are here!

1. A gentle massage on the baby's tummy in a clockwise direction is adviceable.
2. Giving a warm water bath is helpful.
3. Barley or oatmeal cereals, prunes, peaches, plums, apricots and most vegetables are preferred.
4. Prune juice helps.
5. Apple juice contains more sugars and liquids and has a laxative effect. So, it helps relieve constipation.
6. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast are to be avoided.

 

For more knowledge, visit,
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/36/medicines-and-remedies/constipation-a-break-in-your-routine-life.html
and
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Constipation.html

 

Radhika Kartik, Consultant Dietitian

answered by r k on 5 Feb 2007, 11:49:44

 

A 5 and 1/2 month old baby may not be ready for solid food or commercially available baby foods, despite what the baby food companies may say. These products may contain starches like tapioca or corn that may bind up your babies digestive tract.

 You should avoid feeding your baby these products and switch back to what was working at least for another month. try rubbing your babies abdomen in a clockwise direction.

 

Dr. Coleen Murphy, ND

www.natmedworks.com

answered by Dr C M N on 5 Feb 2007, 12:13:14

 

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