What brand of water do you use for baby with constipation issues ?
My son has constipation issues . when we were in france I used to give him a water brand called HEPAR ,which helped a lot but in the US I can’t seem to find it .
These are constipation remedies for ADULTS, but you might be able to glean some help from it. My mom swears by fennel tea for baby digestive problems.
get enough fluids (water is best, but you probably already know that; 6-8 glasses a day, minimum)
eat lots more fiber (20-35g of dietary fiber for all adults and at least 30 for those suffering from constipation. whole grains, fruit, vegetables. examples: 1/2 cup green peas=5g fiber. 1 small apple=3g. 1 bowl bran cereal=13g. higher in fiber are: cooked dried beans, prunes, figs, raisins, popcorn (not too salty! don’t dehydrate her or it will work against you!), oatmeal, pears, and nuts. CAUTION: increase fiber intake slowly to avoid gas attacks, which can be painful.)
exercise regularly (probably not feasible for her? but walking is best)
don’t ignore the urge to go.
relax. tension can make it worse.
have a good laugh. (massages intestines and relieves stress)
commercial laxatives are terribly addicting, so try not to use them at all.
"natural" and "vegetable" laxatives are not addicting. often they contain crushed psyllium seed. (same thing as metamucil mix)
if you’re really miserable, nothing will work faster to move things along like an enema or suppository. if you must do an enema, do only clear water or saline-solution; NEVER soapsuds. if you decide to reach for a suppository, pick up only glycerin ones.
review your medications and supplements. there are a number of meds that can bring on or exacerbate constipation, such as antacids containing aluminum or calcium, antihistamines, anti-Parkinsonism drugs, calcium supplements, diuretics, narcotics, phenothiazines, sedatives, and tricyclic antidepressants.
eat small meals to avoid distending the digestive tract.
be cautious about herbs. don’t overuse them. among those touted are: aloe (juice, not gel), senna, rhubarb (medicinal), cascara sagrada, dandelion root, plaintain seeds. if you make a tea of fennel seeds, that can help move things along too. it helps with alleviating gas as well. to a cup of boiling water, use about 10-15 seeds.
it’s important never to strain, as it can cause more serious issues.
beware of certain foods. milk, beans, cauliflower, and cabbage might harm some with a spastic colon while they have a different effect on others.
also i recommend searching for more questions here on Y! Answers under the topic "constipation" and i’m sure you’re bound to find some help!
December 27 2009 09:55 am | Constipation
December 27th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
cool boiled water works best for my little man depending on how old you can add 1 part prune juice to 4 parts water good luck i hope this helps
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December 27th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
not sure about what water brand. but try giving your baby 100% apple juice mixed with some water. it helps a lot with constipation. try prune juice too.
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December 27th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Apple juice and water, gripe water, infacol or stomach calm
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December 27th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
These are constipation remedies for ADULTS, but you might be able to glean some help from it. My mom swears by fennel tea for baby digestive problems.
get enough fluids (water is best, but you probably already know that; 6-8 glasses a day, minimum)
eat lots more fiber (20-35g of dietary fiber for all adults and at least 30 for those suffering from constipation. whole grains, fruit, vegetables. examples: 1/2 cup green peas=5g fiber. 1 small apple=3g. 1 bowl bran cereal=13g. higher in fiber are: cooked dried beans, prunes, figs, raisins, popcorn (not too salty! don’t dehydrate her or it will work against you!), oatmeal, pears, and nuts. CAUTION: increase fiber intake slowly to avoid gas attacks, which can be painful.)
exercise regularly (probably not feasible for her? but walking is best)
don’t ignore the urge to go.
relax. tension can make it worse.
have a good laugh. (massages intestines and relieves stress)
commercial laxatives are terribly addicting, so try not to use them at all.
"natural" and "vegetable" laxatives are not addicting. often they contain crushed psyllium seed. (same thing as metamucil mix)
if you’re really miserable, nothing will work faster to move things along like an enema or suppository. if you must do an enema, do only clear water or saline-solution; NEVER soapsuds. if you decide to reach for a suppository, pick up only glycerin ones.
review your medications and supplements. there are a number of meds that can bring on or exacerbate constipation, such as antacids containing aluminum or calcium, antihistamines, anti-Parkinsonism drugs, calcium supplements, diuretics, narcotics, phenothiazines, sedatives, and tricyclic antidepressants.
eat small meals to avoid distending the digestive tract.
be cautious about herbs. don’t overuse them. among those touted are: aloe (juice, not gel), senna, rhubarb (medicinal), cascara sagrada, dandelion root, plaintain seeds. if you make a tea of fennel seeds, that can help move things along too. it helps with alleviating gas as well. to a cup of boiling water, use about 10-15 seeds.
it’s important never to strain, as it can cause more serious issues.
beware of certain foods. milk, beans, cauliflower, and cabbage might harm some with a spastic colon while they have a different effect on others.
also i recommend searching for more questions here on Y! Answers under the topic "constipation" and i’m sure you’re bound to find some help!
References :
The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies