#asktheexpert my baby is constipated since last three days, what changes should I make in his diet to fight constipation.

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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. 
kalw

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Foods that help with constipation are fruits and vegetables with fiber like soaked raisins, musambi, prunes, papaya, pears, figs, apricots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, leafy greens like palak and dill leaves. Soaked garden cress (aliv/aalvi/halim) seeds also can be given in small amounts.

Make sure to feed some of these daily. Give lots of liquids like homemade juices with pulp, soups, coconut water and plain water. Physical activity also helps with getting pressure for potty. Ensure  that child has a balanced diet with lots of different varieties of vegetables and fruits, ghee, curd etc.

After 1 year kids can eat anything that the family eats adjusted for spices. Do not force feed baby and let baby decide how much he/she wants to eat. Research on BLW for babies and Traditional weaning techniques for babies on FB.

Give caloric and nutrient dense foods such as avocados, ghee, butter, paneer, cheese, dry fruits like almonds, cashews, raisins, dates, sesame seeds, anjeer, apricots. Use banana, potato, proteins like chana and other pulses in baby's recipes.

Don't feed only milk all the time as it can cause anemia in kids and that in turn causes drop in appetite. Ensure that child has a balanced diet with lots of different varieties of vegetables and fruits, multi grains etc. Avoid biscuits, chocolates, cakes, sweets, fried snacks and all processed food as they are low in fiber, high in sugar, not nutritious, and decrease hunger.