Baby constipation is common in our baby. If this happens, we often panic because the baby will always cry when they wanted to defecate. Baby constipation can also cause infant colic, and if this happens the baby crying will worsen.Baby baby constipation and abdominal pain are common. Therefore, as parents, we do not need to panic. However, although common, does not mean we have to stay calm when facing infant constipation. The best thing is to find out the cause of baby constipation to perform the proper steps to overcome them.Baby is constipated if he is not a bowel movement in 2 days because of a normal infant bowel movements 1 to 2 times a day. Also when he was constipated baby bowel movement but the feces or stool hard and wiry.There are several things that cause infant constipation, namely:The first cause of infant constipation is due to lack of fluids or not drinking. Babies need to drink enough fluids because he pulled out through urine and sweat more due to high metabolism. When the baby is less liquid, then the stool becomes hard and less humid.
The second cause of infant constipation is due to excessive discharge. This happens because the baby was in an environment that makes removing excess fluid. For example, hot-temperature environments makes the baby a lot of sweat. Or, the baby was in the air-conditioned air cool though but causes dry air. When babies are in such an environment, our baby should be given a lot of milk or drink.
The third cause of infant constipation is due to residual waste (residue) is excessive. For example, removal of protein from foods such as vegetable side dishes (beans) and the animal. When the baby gets the food, give it more fluid. If the baby had received solid foods to breast-feeding, he also give fruits, like papaya and banana.
The fourth cause of infant constipation is due to mineral residue. For example, which also contain vitamin mineral iron can cause the infant's stools shaped like sheep dung. When this occurs, consult your doctor whether this vitamin may be discontinued or the dose reduced.
The fifth cause of infant constipation is due to administration of drugs such as cold medicine and antibiotics. Also consult your doctor about it because the doctors who understand the effects of this drug and how to overcome them.There is always a way out if we have something baby, including baby if the baby constipation or abdominal pain. So, once again, no need to panic.