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Re: Solids for Baby
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Re: Solids for Baby
by hfhs.rn-tao, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By hfhs.rn-tao on September 14, 1998 at 15:11:47:
In Reply to: Solids for Baby posted by Sergio on September 08, 1998 at 17:02:56:
My five months old baby, has just started with solids, previously he was eating only soya formula, but recently he looks constipated, he strain too much and to ofen, could this be related to his new diet, should I give him something special, your help will be appreciated.
Thanks
SM
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Dear SM,
Any time anyone changes their diet it can affect their bowel movements. So yes, the introduction of solids into your child diet can affect his bowel movements. If you are giving rice cereal you can try an oat cereal. Rice does seem to cause constipation is some kids. You can also try adding, as Tracy said, some juice to your son's diet or baby fruits. When you add juice don't give more than 4-6 ounces. Juice does fill up children but does not give them the high calories they need. Fruits that strart with the letter P help prevent constipation, such as, prunes, plums, and pears. Hppe this helps.
Also, when introducing solids you should only introduce one new type of food every 3-5 days, in case of an allergic reaction.
This material is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a formal medical evaluation. If you have specific questions, please contact your primary physician.
hfhs.rn-tao
Keyword: constipation.
In Reply to: Solids for Baby posted by Sergio on September 08, 1998 at 17:02:56:
My five months old baby, has just started with solids, previously he was eating only soya formula, but recently he looks constipated, he strain too much and to ofen, could this be related to his new diet, should I give him something special, your help will be appreciated.
Thanks
SM
________
Dear SM,
Any time anyone changes their diet it can affect their bowel movements. So yes, the introduction of solids into your child diet can affect his bowel movements. If you are giving rice cereal you can try an oat cereal. Rice does seem to cause constipation is some kids. You can also try adding, as Tracy said, some juice to your son's diet or baby fruits. When you add juice don't give more than 4-6 ounces. Juice does fill up children but does not give them the high calories they need. Fruits that strart with the letter P help prevent constipation, such as, prunes, plums, and pears. Hppe this helps.
Also, when introducing solids you should only introduce one new type of food every 3-5 days, in case of an allergic reaction.
This material is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a formal medical evaluation. If you have specific questions, please contact your primary physician.
hfhs.rn-tao
Keyword: constipation.
