Both made from apples, but did you know that apple juice will help "treat" constipation while ground apple makes the condition much worse? With MarryBaby equip knowledge to "rescue" children from constipation, mother!
Most cases of constipation in children are not dangerous to your health, but will make your baby very uncomfortable
There are many causes of constipation, and one of the most common is due to your baby's diet.
- Transition phase: Breast-fed babies will be more prone to constipation when switching to a weaning diet. Because this tiny digestive system has always been used to handling an extremely digestible food, breast milk.
- Diet is poor in fiber
- Overuse of dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and fresh milk
- Some typical foods such as bananas, apple / apple sauce, cereals, breads, pasta and potatoes
Each different cause will have a different treatment. However, most cases of constipation in children can be quickly resolved by changing the diet, combining appropriate therapeutic exercises.
Physical exercise helps to improve constipation in children
- Belly massage: Gently massage and massage your baby's abdomen clockwise. Place your hands on your baby's navel and massage in a circular motion and the hands spread out to the sides.
- Cycling exercise: Place your baby on his back and grab his leg near his knee and start moving his or her legs like he's riding a bicycle. This movement also helps to reduce flatulence in the baby.
Bathing with warm water: Some experts believe that giving your baby a warm bath will help the baby relax, the body relaxes, making what's in the abdomen easier to "move". After the bath is finished, dry, the mother can massage the baby.
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Nutrition when your baby is constipated
Children under 6 months old:
Apply the above exercise, and give your baby about 25 ml of juice (grapes, plums, apples) diluted 2 times / day.
Children over 6 months old:
Babies over 6 months old have started to eat solids, and mothers should add more fiber to their baby's menu to improve constipation better. Some high-fiber foods include:
- Apricots
- Prunes
- Peach
- Plum
- Pear
- Apple juice
- Peas
- Spinach
Note for mom
- Choose apple juice or apple puree?
Both are made from apples, but apple juice and ground apple have completely different effects. While apple juice can ease constipation quickly, it can help treat diarrhea and make constipation worse. The reason for this difference is the different pectin content in apple and ground apple juices. Apple juice contains more sugar and fat, making it more laxative. In contrast, ground apples are whole ground apples, containing high levels of pectin - substances that make baby stools thick and can lead to constipation
- Formula milk makes children more likely to constipation
Compared with formula milk, breastmilk is easier to absorb and digest, so the amount of "residue" that accumulates after each feeding will be much higher, leading to a much higher chance of constipation. Especially, for breastfed babies, not going out for 2-3 days can be considered normal, not considered constipation.
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