{"id":907,"date":"2021-05-25T09:48:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T09:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/?p=907"},"modified":"2022-08-18T05:56:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T05:56:35","slug":"constipation-in-babies-what-you-need-to-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/constipation-in-babies-what-you-need-to-know-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Constipation in Babies: What you need to know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"main-article-entry\"><!-- <div class=\"breadcrumb-div border-breadcrumb\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"container\"> \r\n\t\t\t<ol class=\"breadcrumb\"> \r\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item\" aria-current=\"page\"><a href=\"\">Home<\/a>\t<\/li> \r\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item \"><a href=\"\">Parenting<\/a><\/li> \r\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\">Toddler<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<\/ol> \r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"back-btn-top\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"toddler.php\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Back to Articles<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>  -->\r\n<section class=\"development-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-10\">\r\n<div class=\"development-cont text-center\">\r\n<p>Constipation in babies should not be confused with the way constipation happens in adults. It is normal for babies to go up to 3 days without passing stools. While bowel movements may not always be the best indicator of constipation in your babies, if they pass 2 or fewer bowels in a week, it may be a concern.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"weeks-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-10\">\r\n<div class=\"weeks-img \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inner-Page-Image-34.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid desktop-banner\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-10\">\r\n<div class=\"weeks-cont samesec\">\r\n<p>If your baby is going through any of the below, it probably means he is suffering from constipation.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Passing hard stools<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Blood drops seen in stools<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Straining while passing stools<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Bloating of tummy<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Doesn\u2019t eat enough<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Cranky and crying while passing stool<\/li>\r\n\t\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\tIf you find it persistent, then consult your doctor. Here are some additional tips you can use which help in avoiding constipation.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>In case of formula feeding, talk to your doctor and change the brand of formula milk.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Try adding fruit juices to his diet. Pear or apple juice will help with digestion.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If he\u2019s older than 4 months, start giving him some water (1-2 ounces per day).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Gentle massage on the stomach and lower abdomen may stimulate bowel movement.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Let the baby move around. Some form of physical movement helps in easy bowel movement.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If you have started giving your baby solid foods, you may want to try softer foods or foods in puree form. Also, you can add more fiber in his diet.<\/li>\r\n\t\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\tIf nothing works, then it is best to go to your doctor and they can help you treat it. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/row --><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"refrence-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-10\">\r\n<div class=\"refrence-links\">\r\n<h3>References:<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/expert-answers\/infant-constipation\/faq-20058519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/expert-answers\/infant-constipation\/faq-20058519\r\n<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aptaclub.ie\/dealing-with-your-babys-constipation-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aptaclub.ie\/dealing-with-your-babys-constipation-2\/\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<div class=\"backarticle-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danone.in\/aptaclub\/category\/baby\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Back to Articles<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constipation in babies should not be confused with the way constipation happens in adults. 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