UltimateMama knows that switching to solid food from a diet of pure breast-milk or formula can be hard for babies tummies. Watch out for signs of baby constipation such as:
– infrequent bowel movements
– grunting baby or crying baby without bowel movements
– stools that seem very hard, sometimes pebble shaped
– blood in stools
Certain foods are constipation culprits for babies (and even some adults), including:
– Rice
– Rice cereal (often a baby's "first food" – UltimateMama started solids with oatmeal cereal)
– Pasta
– Bananas
– Applesauce
– Cheese
– Yogurt
If you feel that your baby is constipated you should consult with a medical doctor to get their advice. UltimateMama's constipation remedies include:
– baby massage
– bathing the baby
– One ounce of prune juice diluted with one ounce of water (ask your medical doctor first)
– feeding baby prunes, plums, pears, peas, peaches. and oatmeal cereal
Including fluids in the diet of the baby is important at the times she starts with solid foods.