Is iron oral drop is necessary for baby? Baby suffering constipation issues

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Accepted Answer

No need to give anything  except vitamin D3 drops, if baby is on exclusive breast feed.  
Continue with exclusive breast feed ur baby till completing 6months of age. 
It will help. 
Give vit D 3 drops 400 IU per day till 1yr of age.

Constipation is quite common in babys less than one year  of age 
No need to worry for this 
Give tummy times  frequently  in a day time 
Do massage everyday and specially tummy massage more. 
  breast Feed ur baby as per demand  
It will help 
Burp properly at least 10 min or till baby take 4 burp 
Keep hydration well
Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day 
If baby is feeling discomfort and crying inconsolably  then 
Need to do rectal stimulation, apply some drops of oil over rectal area 
It will help 
If it  doesn't help   then 
Need rectal glycerine  enema 
Or some laxative 
for which u need to visit once with pediatrician.

Accepted Answer

yes iron drops are necessary...
baby suffering constipation issue..
keep baby well hydrated..
increse the water intake..
give curd daily...for good digestion