hi ,

my son is 21 mnths old is having hard stool every time, he usually eats ragi porridge , rice and fruits. he doesn't take rice in good quantity .sometimes he eats dry Dal's nd namkeen if won't allow also he eats without my notice, he cries alot in night . if I apply coconut oil he sets alright and farts sometimes, he mostly eats only fruits of all kinds .

Question

hi ,

my son is 21 mnths old is having hard stool every time, he usually eats ragi porridge , rice and fruits. he doesn't take rice in good quantity .sometimes he eats dry Dal's nd namkeen if won't allow also he eats without my notice, he cries alot in night . if I apply coconut oil he sets alright and farts sometimes, he mostly eats only fruits of all kinds .

Accepted Answer

You should take care of his liquid intake as well and try to give fruits like prune ms mango watermelon papaya to him and add spinach in dal as it is fibrous and avoid giving refined foods

Answer

hi
usually it happens because of inadequate intake of fluids and low fiber diet.
so please keep your child well hydrated
offer fiber rich food like green leafy vegetables, tomatoes soup, prune juice, fruit like pear papaya plum banana etc to your child.
give massage to your child daily.
encourage your child to do more physical activities.
maintain good hygiene