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Constipation in 4 month old
My baby is crying and feeling discomfort without sleep...feel so she is suffering from constipation. My aunt who is a nurse at gynic hospital has suggested to give 1 or 2 tps lo lukewarm water to baby ..is that fine giving water to a 4 month old? Please suggest
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you have to give only breastfeeding /milk to the child till completion of 6 months of age and before 6 months of age if you are giving any type of outside food or complementary feeding it can cause digestion problem in the child.
no need to give water also because breast milk contains 80% of water and water also is given after six months of age only.
it is advisable to continue the the multi vitamin and supplement medicines given by your doctor.
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Some schools of thought do suggest giving some uncontaminated water to babies below six months in case of constipation .
You can also take her to a paediatrician who may administer a small enema to make her relieve herself .
Baby stooling may be irregular , if baby is feeding well with soft abdomen and good urine output you can wait .
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Assessment by pediatrician advised .
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