How to Help Your Baby with Constipation

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Constipation | BabyCenter More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Lawrence De Ath | permalink
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Find out how to recognize constipation in your baby, why it might be happening, and what you can do about it.
Tags: baby constipation, constipation, constipate, constipated, consipation, bowel movement, digestive tract, fiber, laxatives, hemorrhoids, BM, strain, suppository

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_constipation-in-babies_79.bc ^[1]

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Constipation in Babies: Signs, Causes, and Cures More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Patricia Slattery | permalink
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If your newborn is having difficulty pooping, she could be constipated. Find out what to look for and how to help.

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/baby/health/constipation/constipation-in-babies/ ^[2]

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Your Baby's Bowels and Constipation More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by koutarout | permalink
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There are a lot of misconceptions about constipation and its significance in an infant. Find out more from WebMD about your baby and his bowels.
Tags: bowel movements, baby, infant, constipation, digestion, stool, BM, stools, baby constipation, pain, loose stools, suppository

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/diapering-a-baby-13/baby-constipation ^[3]

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Baby Constipation- Remedies for Constipated Baby More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Isabel Martinez | permalink
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Baby may become constipated when solids are introduced- try these cures for baby's constipation .

For further reading: http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/constip.htm ^[4]

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Constipation: How to tell if your child is constipated More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Stefan Herr | permalink
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Constipation refers to the difficulty passing and compactness of stool, not the frequency of bowel movements. Here's how to help your constipated child.

For further reading: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/childhood-illnesses/constipation-2 ^[5]

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Infant Constipation More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by erik boland | permalink
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For constipation concerns, it's good to know how the baby is doing. Signs of irregular behavior can all suggest actual constipation.

For further reading: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Infant-Constipation.aspx ^[6]

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1. http://www.babycenter.com/0_constipation-in-babies_79.bc

2. http://www.parents.com/baby/health/constipation/constipation-in-babies/

3. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/diapering-a-baby-13/baby-constipation

4. http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/constip.htm

5. http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/childhood-illnesses/constipation-2

6. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Infant-Constipation.aspx