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Constipation in BabiesYou might be really worried thinking your baby has constipation if he or she grunts or strains too much while passing stools. It will be very easy for you to identify the strain he is going through by just looking at his face. Naturally, the first thing you will do is to call his doctor for some expert opinion so that you can be sure that nothing is wrong with your baby and if it’s constipation that is troubling him really. Now you will be surprised to hear what he has to say. He will tell you there is nothing to worry and he is not suffering from constipation if his stool is still soft and moist. You will be still worried about all the grunting he did. You might still suspect constipation. But according to medical experts, all newborn babies do grunt. This is because their abdominal muscles are weak compared to adults and so they have to strain more to pass the stool. This grunting has nothing to do with constipation and you need not worry about it. Constipation is considered as a more serious condition which may even indicates intestinal blockage in small babies. So, when real constipation occurs make sure to consult your child’s pediatrician immediately, because it can also be a symptom of some serious physical or emotional condition also. If a nursing baby does not pass stool for more than two days, get him immediately checked by the doctor. Also, observe whether there are any important changes in your baby's bowel movements. Following are some of the things to be done once your baby has been diagnosed with constipation. First thing to remember is not to do anything on your assumption. Check with your doctor or health visitor before trying anything in order to reduce baby's uneasiness. Sometimes he may ask you to bring the baby for a direct examination. You may be asked to bring her in to be examined. In order to help the hard poo glide along her intestine, try to move her legs in a bicycling motion. You can also try giving her plenty of water amid feeds. But don’t add extra water to her formula if you are giving formula to her. Also check that you are feeding her with the right amount of milk powder when you prepare milk for her. Too much of milk powder can also cause constipation. If you think your current brand of milk powder is causing the problem, try a different brand. If she has begun to eat solids, give her a lot of water. Dilute fruit juices can also be given. If your baby is much older, try to include as much powder as possible in his diet. Apricots, chopped apples, blueberries, pears, grapes, prunes, plums, strawberries and raspberries are all high in fiber. Also try adding a small amount of high fiber cereal to your baby’s diet in addition to her usual diet. A laxative such as lactulose may be prescribed by your doctor if none of these home remedies worked and the constipation still persists in a severe manner. Some old ways yet used by some people to relieve constipation: One of the methods which are used to fight constipation in earlier days is to use suppositories. Some suppositories like glycerin are found to be safe for small children and infants. These thin, waxy suppositories work by stimulating the rectum and by providing a lubrication effect to the walls of it to allow speedy expel of body wastes. But these suppositories should only be used when no other option is available as these tend to be addictive in nature and once if your baby gets dependent on it, she might need it every time she wants to pass motion. Another method is to use a thermometer. This can be helpful for a child who is suffering from constipation. It’s very easy to use also. Just apply some petroleum jelly and insert the thermometer into her rectum. Make sure it doesn’t go deeper than 2 ½ inches. This may cause traces of feces in the thermometer which just means treatment has been successful and nothing else to be done. Baby Health And Care
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