What is Infant Constipation?
It is a misconception, that a baby who does not pass stools for more than two to three days, is suffering from constipation. As long as the stools are soft and watery, even if it happens at an interval or three or more days, it is not constipation. If the stools are very hard, dry and pellet-like and the baby is straining a lot to pass it, then the condition is called infant constipation which has to be identified by the parents. It is normal for an infant to grunt and strain while passing stools, but if he is experiencing constipation, he/she will strain more to pass the dry and hard stools. There can be bloating and loss of appetite too. Your baby may become irritable and may also have a tight abdomen. In some cases, there will be blood streaks in the hard stools, which causes anal fissures. Infant constipation is a condition, which can be addressed with some exercises, massages, dietary changes and some home remedies. If you are looking for a home remedy for infant constipation, pru
