What is baby constipation? Constipation is a condition occurring in the digestive system of human beings and animal’s. It is indeed a sad sight of parents to watch their infant child suffering from constipation. It is characterized by the excretion of hard feces and the difficulty experienced in excreting them. Constipation in breastfed babies and formula fed babies When solid foods are introduced, breastfed babies may become truly constipated while formula fed babies may struggle more frequently with bouts of constipation. Breastfed babies are rarely constipated as breast milk is almost 100% completely digested and utilized by baby’s growing body. Breast milk leaves little “leftovers” to cause constipation. Many breastfed babies do not have infrequent bowel movements however this does not mean that they are constipated. Formula fed babies tend to battle constipation more often than their breastfed counter parts. Unlike breast milk, formula is not as easily digested nor is it as completely absorbed and used babies baby’s body.  

Infant constipation remedies

Lubrication to anus: Another natural remedy for constipation is take a water based lubricant and apply it to the anus of your baby. This is done in order to lubricate the passage of excretion.

Younger than two months: Do not deal with it yourself call up the doctor, as the child is too young to be given any outside food.