- Foods to loosen the baby's intestines
- Foods that hold the baby's intestines
- Water to facilitate stool exit
- When to go to the doctor
The frequency that the baby poops varies according to his age and changes in feeding, with constipation being common especially between the first and second months and after the child starts eating solid foods.
If the stools are hard and dry, a natural and very efficient solution before using the suppository or syrups to release the baby's intestine is pure orange juice. To make this natural home remedy just give the baby 2 dessert spoons of juice without straining for babies under 1 year old, every 5 hours out of meals. See more examples of home remedies to loosen the baby's intestines.
Foods to loosen the baby's intestines
Some of the main foods with a laxative effect, which can be offered to the baby from 4 to 6 months to help loosen the stuck intestine, are:
- Fruits: papaya, orange with pomace, black plum, mandarin, peach; Cooked leafy vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, spinach; Vegetables: carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, squash; Whole grains: oats, wheat bran.
It is not recommended to give laxative remedies or laxative teas to the baby, such as sacred cascara tea or genipap unless indicated by the pediatrician.
Foods that hold the baby's intestines
In addition to offering foods that help loosen the baby's intestines, it is also important to avoid foods that cause constipation, such as silver bananas, guava, pears and apples, especially when offered without the skin.
You should also avoid including vegetables such as potatoes, manioc, cassava, pasta, yams or yams in the baby's soup, as they tend to make the intestines more stuck.
Water to facilitate stool exit
In addition to feeding, it is essential to give water to the baby throughout the day, especially when he starts solid foods, such as purees and porridges, to soften the feces. It may also be necessary to make the purees, soups and porridges a little more liquid, adding more water so that the baby's stools are more hydrated.
Babies who only feed on breast milk already receive enough water from the mother's breast, but if the feces are still dry, you should talk to your pediatrician to offer more water between feedings.
When to go to the doctor
If the baby's intestines show signs of pain or if the tummy feels very stiff for two days in a row, it is important to consult the pediatrician. In addition, if blood appears in the stool or if the stool becomes very dark or almost white, it is also a sign that there may be bleeding in the intestine or liver problems, and it is necessary to see a pediatrician. Find out what are the main causes of changes in baby poop.
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