If your baby shows signs of constipation, try these remedies:
- Gently massage your baby’s tummy in a clockwise direction and move their legs in a bicycle motion
- Boil and cool some water, and give your baby extra drinks between feeds
- If you are using formula, double check that it’s being made according to instructions and the scoop is not being packed
If these don’t remedy the constipation in a day or so, check in with a GP or maternal health nurse for more advice.
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