What should I do if my 8-month-old baby is constipated after starting solid foods?
Disease description:
The causes of infant constipation can be divided into congenital and acquired factors. Constipation caused by acquired factors is characterized by dry, hard stools that occur every two to three days or three to four days. This type of constipation is usually due to improper dietary management. So, what should you do if an eight-month-old baby becomes constipated after starting solid foods?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Bingjin
If a baby becomes constipated after starting solid foods, the amount of solids should be controlled, and more fruits and vegetables should be given. Constipation following the introduction of complementary foods may be related to poor adaptation. Avoid introducing too much solid food at once or adding multiple new foods in a single day. The quantity of complementary foods should be managed and gradually increased. You can give the baby an appropriate amount of fruit puree and vegetable puree, or some freshly squeezed juice, along with coarse grains and high-fiber foods. If the baby's constipation does not improve, probiotics may be administered to help regulate digestion.
