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Baby is constipated and not pooping
My 5 month old baby doesnt poop regurlarly since last month .. before that she used to poop regurlarly every day .. since last month she is constipated and not able to poop by herself .. she cries in distress .. also tried massage and cycle exercise ...we gave her respository for time being but thing continued .. our pediac gave colax syrup .. after taking syrup she poops .. but once we stop she doesnt .
I dont want her to be depended on syrup .
She is active and exclusively breastfeed baby
Babies usually develop constipation around this age. U can use this syrup as and when required only. As baby is breast fed, then need not worry, this is gut maturation period. After 6 months of age u’ll be able to start cereals and fibre rich food that’ll take care of constipation. Then syrup requirement will come down.
U may use glycerine suppositories also, they are devoid of any side effects or dependency.
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