What is constipation in infants?
Constipation is an alteration of the intestine, caused by an excessive retention of water in the large intestine and the consequent hardening of the stool, which makes it very difficult to expel it.
Causes of constipation in infants:
- The incorporation of solid foods.
- The abandonment of the maternal night.
- dehydration
- Formula milk.
- Lack of fiber.
- Non-compliance with meal times.
Tips to relieve baby constipation:
1- BREAST MILK:
It is one of the most accessible and healthy remedies to prevent constipation in a baby.
2- INCREASED FLUID INTAKE:
Give small amounts of water to drink from time to time.
3- MASSAGES:
This helps stimulate transit.
Massages to relieve constipation:
1- Crawling movement:
You should lay the baby on his back and use the two palms of your hands to make movements from the ribs to the lower part of his abdomen, exerting gentle pressure.
2- Clockwise Twist:
Lying on your back, hold onto your ankles with your legs partially bent.
Then, draw a clockwise circle with your fingertips.
You must do it with slow and smooth movements for a few seconds.
Stop and go again.
3- Knee movement:
Also on your back, hold your legs at the ankles and fully extend them.
Then bend them until your knees touch your belly
