Constipation

Babies of all ages experience some some degree of constipation within the first 3 months of life; these degrees include infrequent stools, hard stools, difficulty passing stool, or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. If baby has not passed a stool in more than 3 days, parent should aid them by:

* rubbing baby's tummy and doing bicycle exercises with their legs

* rectal stimulation-insert the tip of a thermometer in the anus and hod there for about 30 seconds to initiate movement

* mix 1-2 ounce of apple juice with equal part water (fiber enhancer)

* mix 1-2 ounce of prune juice with equal part water (high fiber fruit)

*NOTE: the last option is BabyLax enema or PediaLax suppository, both by Fleet

Please DO NOT give baby castor oil or any other lubricant; parent may cause more damage to baby's intestines than good.