#asktheexperts my baby having constipation, passing stools in alternative days that too very hard. TSH level is normal.baby weight is 10.2kg . not getting hungry , not eating properly, baby is active playing well no abdominal distention no abdominal pain , from 7th month onwards baby is having the same complaint , sometimes I need to administer dulcolax suppository, day before yesterday given syp duphalac 5 ml, yesterday given syp duphalac 8 ml then also not yet passed stool. Doctor please give medical advice.

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#asktheexperts my baby having constipation,  passing stools in alternative days that too very hard. TSH level is normal.baby weight is 10.2kg . not getting hungry , not eating properly, baby is active playing well no abdominal distention no abdominal pain , from 7th month onwards baby is having the same complaint , sometimes I need to administer dulcolax suppository, day before yesterday given syp duphalac 5 ml, yesterday given syp duphalac 8 ml then also not yet passed stool. Doctor please give medical advice.

Accepted Answer

Prune juice for infants
A good rule of thumb is 1 ounce of prune juice per month of life with a max daily dose of 4 ounces. Administer the prune juice no more than twice per day to help relieve their constipation. You may also want to dilute the juice with water to help your baby hydrate.