#AskTheExpert#Mamypoko my daughter is 6 months old now and her poo is very tight.. pls help

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tight poop in baby
 quite common in babys less than one year  of age 
No need to worry for this 
Give tummy times  frequently  in a day time 
Do massage everyday and specially tummy massage more. 
  breast Feed ur baby as per demand  
It will help 
Burp properly at least 10 min or till baby take 4 burp 
Keep hydration well
Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day 
If baby is feeling discomfort and crying inconsolably  then 
Need to do rectal stimulation, apply some drops of oil over rectal area 
It will help 
If it  doesn't help   then 
Need rectal glycerine  enema 
Or some laxative 
for which u need to visit once with pediatrician.

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Hello ma’am If your child has completed the age of six months and start giving good amount of water to your child and fruits which are rich in vitamin C and also would advise you to consult your paediatrician ones because at this small stage only medicine is mostly work to deal with constipation issue and as your child grow older you can even start giving papaya on a regular basis as it is one of the best things for constipation