Why constipated????

[didispunk]

I have started DS on solids.. meaning pumpkin once a day and he is constipated.. its runny enough and he is still breastfeeding like a maniac.. so why??
I have sent Dh to the chemist to get some drops for him as he is not comfortable....

[didispunk]

Anyone>>>>>?????

[onthefly]

If it's runny then it doesn't sound like constipation. Maybe he's just adjusting to the differing sensation of digesting food.

[Beach Mama]

Seeing as he is so little maybe try something different or hold off for a bit longer? If he is uncomfortable and it's from the solids that is what I would do.

[Traveller]

Try taking him off the solids for a couple of days, see if it makes a difference. When you start again try a different type of food, maybe he just doesn't respond well to pumpkin so perhaps try some brocolli (has a nice handle for him to hold as he munches) or softly cooked carrot sticks. Good luck

[didispunk]

Its his food that is runny not his poop.. Chemist said he needs fiber.. mmm for a 6 month old... interesting! And yup he is straining so he is constipated. Hope the drops work soon!

Thanks

[onthefly]

oh. I see. Then I'd also suggest stopping the solids for a bit and seeing how you go.

[didispunk]

Ya we have stopped the solids 2 days ago already... mmm

[Traveller]

Just give him a couple of days to work it out his system then. Breastmilk is a great laxative

[Barb Glare]

Hi,
A bit of straining is fairly normal for anyone, including babies. even fully breastfed babies can have a bit of a grunt and squirm when they poo. Constipation refers to hard, dry, infrequent and pellety poos. is that what it is, or just a bit firmer than usual. your little one is young for food, so it's ok to wait a little longer to start solids. Make sure he has plenty of breast milk, and many people start with water around the same time as they start solids at 6mnths