Constipation in new solid eater?

Question

My 8 month old has been getting constipated about 1 or 2 weeks out of each month. I took her to the doctor twice for it. The first time they told me to wait 7 days then the second time, she said that she was just absorbing it all, which was wrong because a few days later she was going normally again.

I have been feeding her solids 4 out of 5 days for about 2 months and her bowel movements are becoming more solid. I give her half a teaspoon of milk of magnesia every 3 or 4 days and I don't want her to become dependent on suppositories.

I know that she's getting use to the solids still, but did anyone else ever have problems with this? What do you suggest I do?

Answer 1

prunes prunes prunes lol

Answer 2

With solids.... you will find some may back your baby up.... and some may REALLY make them go.  I find that it works best to use those items against each other.  I have found that Bananas will back my son up..... but prunes will make him go.  So I will give him banana's and then when he is ready for another fruit..... I will give him prunes.  Another good one I use is....   potato's back my son up...... but peas and squash make him go.  This is a really great..... natural way.... to help your child stay regualar while they are adjusting to their new diets and different foods.  

Answer 3

I know exactly what you're going through, i just went through this too!!

My son has alwas been a good pooper, lol, but when i started him on solids he started getting constipated, we tried pear, even suppositories =[ But the one thing that worked was Prune baby food. From a jar or homemade. I use gerber but i'm making my own soon. 4 tbsps a day at around 6pm. Trust me, it will work!!

God Bless

Answer 4

Prunes!!!

Answer 5

This is normal and their bodies really are getting used to it.  My DD had horrible constipation when she was a baby.  We put a tablespoon of karo syrup in her bottle to help move things along.  You might also try switching to a different type of cereal.  Sometimes rice can be binding.  Talk to your dr. though before you switch.  If you don't like or trust what they say, find a new dr.