1 Causes of constipation in infants

It is clear that the baby's body must get used to new products. One of the common mistakes of inexperienced moms is the early start of complementary foods. Previously, it was believed that the vegetable components can be introduced into the diet of the baby from three months. Scientific research has proved that at this age in the child's body all the digestive enzymes that are peculiar to the adult healthy human body are not yet produced. Therefore, now the first lure is recommended to give the baby not earlier than 6 months.

Another, equally common mistake of parents is the disruption of the order of foods that can be added to the infant. There is no unanimous opinion on this, but most pediatricians agree that the lactation of the baby should begin with puree from green vegetables. It can be a puree of courgettes, broccoli, cauliflower. Firstly, it is easily digestible, low allergenic foods with a high content of vitamins and fiber, which will contribute to the proper peristalsis of the baby's intestines. If you did not have a problem with mashed potatoes from these vegetables, then you can try mashed potatoes from carrots and pumpkins. Since the mashed potatoes of them are sweeter, many babies take it with pleasure.

It is not necessary to start feeding a child with mashed potatoes, as this is a rather difficult digestible product, which contributes to the appearance of constipation. In 7 months, the child can enter the diet in the diet. They should be cooked on water, milk is not desirable.

At 8 months, if no problems are observed, the child can be introduced to the meat. This should be done very carefully and gradually, because it is the protein products that are most difficult to digest and are most likely to cause constipation in infants. It is allowed to start only with light, low-fat varieties of meat. It can be a rabbit, a turkey, a chicken breast, a calf or lamb meat. At 9 months in the baby's nutrition can add dairy products. The best special children's yogurt and yogurts containing bifidobacteria are suitable. And only in 10 months it is allowed to accustom a child to fruits. The first fruits in the diet of a child can be green apples, pears, plums.

The next rule, which can not be violated, is that each new product can be introduced into the child's diet at least weekly intervals after the previous one. If this vegetable puree, then it should initially consist of one vegetable. Multicomponent purees can be given to a child only after his body gets used to each component separately. Each child should receive a new product in the amount of 0.5 tsp. Gradually, if the child has no negative reaction to a new product, the size of the portion can be increased to 150 g. It is better to feed the baby to the second or third feeding and after that it must be supplemented with breast milk or a baby formula.

2 What can I do?

Breastmilk contains substances that contribute to the normal digestive process in the child's body. When introducing more solid foods into the diet of a child than breast milk, it is necessary to increase the amount of liquid consumed by it, since the lack of liquid leads to the formation of hard feces and constipation. Mums need to know how to properly combine products. For example, meat dishes are combined with vegetables, but meat and potatoes will almost certainly cause constipation in the baby. Porridges are combined with fruits, but do not add bananas to the porridge, as this fruit can also cause constipation.

If the child still has signs of constipation, it is necessary to help him cope with this problem. In the arsenal, every mother has available ways to deal with the constipation of her babies. These are:

• tummy massage;
• special physical exercises;
• enemas;
• candles with glycerin.

Belly massage and easy charging is an excellent preventive measure against constipation( constipation).Massage is performed by circular strokes of the tummy clockwise. You can perform light pinching movements in the shape of the sun( radial tingling from the navel) and gently rinse the navel. Then perform a charge that facilitates the process of defecation, bending several times the legs of the baby, pressing them to the stomach. If you regularly allow the child to lie on his stomach for a few minutes, this will not only strengthen the muscles of his back and neck, but also will help to normalize digestion. Generally, motor activity promotes digestion, therefore it is necessary to do exercises even for infants every day.

If the child does not want to sit on the pot, do not force him. Coercion can cause a feeling of fear or anxiety, which in no way will help to solve the problem.