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Constipation
Constipation is more likely to occur in bottle-fed babies than
those who are breastfed. Your baby will have infrequent bowel
movements with stools that are hard and difficult to pass. If
she is suffering from severe constipation, you may notice tiny
streaks of blood present in the stools, this indicates that
there are tiny cracks in the anus due to the passing of hard,
dry stools. She will be irritable and may complain of
'tummy-ache'.
Prevention and treatment:
- When introducing solids to your baby's diet, be sure to
offer plenty of fruit and wholegrains.
- Prune and apple juice are sometimes quite effective in
relieving constipation.
- Increase your child's fluid intake and ensure that as an
older child he takes part in physical activity.
- By adding a little brown sugar to your baby's milk feed
you may just be able to solve the problem.
- Keep the anal area well lubricated.
- Red Bush tea to which a little brown sugar or honey has
been added is another way in which you can loosen your baby's
stools.
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