#asktheexperts my 11month old baby is finding it hard to pass stool from last 2 days.. she is passing hard stool and is crying while passing stool. Can she be given any stool softener medicines? Please suggest

A. Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been started after 6 months . you can give bonnisan drops andjg some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor and cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it should be given only in medical supervision .