Constipation is common in infants and children, especially in the first months of life, as the digestive system is not yet well developed, and around 4 to 6 months, when new foods begin to enter.
There are home remedies that are considered safe and that can be used to regulate the child’s intestinal transit, helping in the treatment of constipation, such as plum water or plum fig syrup.
- Even with the help of these home remedies.
- If the baby does not gain weight.
- Cry in pain and cannot evacuate.
- Be careful to take it to the pediatrician.
- If the problem persists.
Place 1 plum in a glass with about 50 ml of water and let stand overnight. Give the baby 1/2 tablespoon of water in the morning and repeat once a day, until the intestine works again.
For infants older than 4 months, you can pass the plum through a colander and give it 1 teaspoon of juice a day.
Fig and plum syrup is suitable for children over 3 years old
Ingredients
Preparation mode
In a saucepan place the figs, plums and water and let stand for about 8 hours. Then bring the pan to the heat, add the molasses and bring to the boil for a few minutes, until the fruit softens and the excess water evaporates. Remove from heat, whisk everything in a blender and store in a glass jar with lid, which has been sterilized in boiling water for 10 minutes.
You can take 1 tablespoon of syrup a day, if necessary
It replaces rice porridge, wheat or cornstarch with oats, as it is rich in fiber that helps improve the intestinal transit of infants and children.
In addition, it is important to provide plenty of water between meals, which helps moisturize stool and facilitate their passage through the intestine.
Squeeze 50 ml of lime juice, add 1 black plum and whisk in the blender. For children older than one year, give the juice once a day, for up to 3 consecutive days. If constipation persists, talk to your pediatrician.
For children under 1 year old, 10 to 30 teaspoons of lime orange juice should be offered.
The pediatrician should be consulted if constipation lasts longer than 48 hours, as he or she may recommend the use of suppositories and intestinal washing.
Also, consider sores in your baby’s anus or blood in your stool, as dry stools can cause cracks. These cracks make stool very painful for the baby and the baby automatically retains them to avoid pain. In these cases, it is also necessary to consult the pediatrician as soon as possible. Learn more about the fissure.
See other foods that are good for releasing your baby’s intestines.