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#AskTheExpert My daughter is 2 yrs old but not sleeping at night and having constipation problem. her weight is only 8 kg. plz help me t
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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician2 years agoA. weight is less
restrict mill it will help
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 attracts baby.
Give all types of fruit and fruit juices including seasonal fruits also.
Provide more green vegetables in diet
Can add dry fruits in food items.
It will help
Keep ur baby well hydrated
Restrict milk to 500 ml per day
Add some appetiser
if possible.
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.
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Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children2 years agoA. hi dear Here are some tips to prevent and treat constipation: Add more fiber to their diet if your baby's started solid foods, Switch from rice cereal to barley, which has more fiber. When you start introducing fruits and vegetables, try high-fiber ones like pureed prunes and peas.
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