#asktheexpert my baby is 8 months old. I have started giving her puree form liquid foods to her like apple puree, Banana puree, carrot puree, boiled potatoes, Along with cerelac. Problem is that for the past few weeks she's doing tight potty.. Please suggest me how to overcome this problem????

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thanks for the information...Can U please suggest what kind of diet should be given to avoid this problem?

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whenever you introduce food for the child and it is causing constipation  you have to stop that particular food which is causing such problems and try to give food which is more rich in fibre and has got plenty of fluids. 
it is important to add papaya in the diet which will help in decreasing this problem 
and also at the same time see that you are not giving any new outside cmilk which is again known to cause constipation
Medicine is to be given only if instructed by the doctor after examination.
give plenty of water to drink. 
if needced the doctor will give polyethylene glycol which is the first line of medicine for constipation

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hi
sometimes ,it happens that too much fiberous diet can too cause constipation or tight stool
so first, avoid too much fiberous food items
give easily digestible food items
like curd rice, fruits like pear, papaya, etc
give bath with warm water twice in a day
keep your child well hydrated