Digestive Disorders of baby colic, constipation, diarrhea
Barely out of your belly, your baby must learn to feed himself. But his digestive system, not mature, needs a little time to get started properly. Crying, discomfort, discharge, constipation here … digestive disorders that can meet your baby, and most importantly, how to fix it.
Infant Colic
Baby twists, stretches out his legs and crying while emitting gas. This is probably colic, bloating, abdominal pain.
These symptoms usually disappear into the 4-month baby.
Colic is not a disease but a sign of immaturity of the baby’s digestive system (ie digestion is not very mature).
How about it?
There is nothing to do against colic, besides creating a calm and serene around baby to help get this painful time. A soft light, soft music, rocking the baby by stretching the stomach in your arms.
If you are breastfeeding, avoid eating onions, cabbage or peas.
ConstipéBébé baby is constipated
We talk about constipation if baby is less than 3 stools per week, hard balls and it’s hard to issue them. A baby who has only one stool every day or two days is not constipated!
How about it?
- Enough to give baby to drink;
- Do not over-Measure out his bottle of milk powder;
- As a remedy for constipation baby, replace the water bottles of Vittel by or Hépar;
- If she is larger and has a varied diet, give him some orange juice, foods high in fiber such as vegetables or wholemeal bread;
- Never use a laxative without medical advice;
- Of course, if constipation persists, consult a doctor.
Baby has diarrhea
It speaks of diarrhea if baby makes frequent watery stools, jet. It should not be confused with a soft stool.
Do not worry if your baby has one or two loose stools, but be careful because a baby is dehydrated quickly in case of diarrhea.
If diarrhea persists, consult a doctor.
How about it?
- Among the largest, 90% of diarrhea due to diet too rich. Give them mashed carrots, rice, ham, mashed banana and cooked fruit. Avoid dairy products, green vegetables, raw fruits and juices, except bananas. Everything should be arranged within days;
- Always drink your child to prevent dehydration;
- Consult a doctor if diarrhea persists and the child loses weight and suffering.
Beware if your child is under 3 months
As a result of diarrhea (due to gastroenteritis for example), a baby can become dehydrated very quickly, it must be hospitalized.
Your physician may advise to remove the milk. You then give your baby a special milk.
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