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Mom of a 5 yr 6 m old girl4 years ago
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#asktheexpert my baby is 1 year 1 month old. What food can I give her which will not cause constipation? What should be the consistency of the food?

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician4 years ago
A. Constipation very common at this age   Change all bad food habits in babies It will help Give ur baby plenty of oral liquids,  (Plain water, Fruits and fruit juices including seasonal Fruits) Give fiber rich food items in diet. Green vegetable, beans, carrots,sweet potatos will work. Avoid to give maida products like biscuits and mainly bakery products Restrict milk intake to 400-500 ml per day  Do tummy massage if possible Add some stool softner or laxatives if advised by pediatrician. ak Give ur baby well balanced diet  It will help  You can give everything at this age which u make at home for family.  Just avoid extreme spicy, extreme sweet, and oily food items.  Give all types of food items which baby like, make it tasty and colourful which attract baby.  Give all types of fruit and fruit juices  including seasonal fruits also.  Provide more green vegetables in diet  Can add dry fruit powder in food items  It will help  Keep ur baby well hydrated  Restrict milk to 500 ml per day  Continue with breast feed till  1.5 yrs of age.  Add some appetiser   if possible  e
Vritika AroraMom of a 5 yr old child4 years ago
A. you have to keep a check that if any food is causing constipation to the baby because it depends upon baby to baby. otherwise you can give green vegetables seasonal fruits nuts juices rice khichdi yogurt eggs cereal pulses legumes poha porriage oats Ragi idli dosa uttpam upma cheese paneer yogurt stuffed chapati to the baby.
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