Infant Laxative

Infant constipation, like constipation in adults is a common cause of abdominal pain in this age range. Children can have a very wide range of variations in the frequency with which they open their bowels. Constipation can occur in the newborn, infant, child, or even a child of any age.

Most breast fed infants have loose stools, but some are prone to infrequent bowel movements. Constipation is most often caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate intake of fluid each day, or delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to defecate.

Constipation is one of the most common types of digestive disorders, but it can often be accompanied by heartburn and stomach cramps. Constipation is experienced when digestion becomes awkward, painful, prolonged and irregular - though irregularity is not necessarily a characteristic of constipation.

Causes

Constipation can be caused by many things, including stress, lack of fiber in the diet, not enough liquid intake, excess protein, refined foods, or no exercise. It can also be caused by operating under the liver or thyroid.

Other causes include pregnancy, metabolic disorders, structural abnormalities, antacids of old age and constant use of laxatives. Constipation can also be a side effect of certain drugs.

Sudden blockages, bleeding or changes in bowel habits should be checked by a doctor.

Treatment

Constipation can usually be treated by switching to a diet rich in fiber with at least 6-8 glasses of water a day and regular exercise.

A glass of hot water with the juice of half a lemon squeezed into it, especially when taken in the morning can be very beneficial, especially if followed by a walk.

Herbs

Aloe gel ~ Dandelion ~ Psyllium Senna ~ ~ Yellow dock ~ Chamomile (to relax intestinal muscles)

An ideal breakfast would be fruit such as prunes or figs from cereals and rice. A further suggestion would be buckwheat seeds cooked with raisins, apple and cinnamon. Rice bran is preferred over wheat bran as wheat bran can be difficult to digest and can also contribute to hemorrhoids. For most people, the acts of its optical fiber as a laxative but for sensitive people, it can actually cause constipation and bloating, especially when fluid intake is insufficient. If these breakfasts do not appeal, you can try cereal with some psyllium powder dot.

The best advice-stick to the path of nature where the health of your child is concerned. Women have been breastfeeding for thousands of years and their bodies were specifically designed for this function in mind. All the NASA technology, innovation on the Internet, genetic engineering and manipulation of chemicals in the world have yet to improve the natural biological structure and benefits of breast milk. Breast-fed infants reap many favors breast milk considerable increase immunological factors, fewer earaches and infections, greater hardiness and growth, easier digestibility and absorption of nutrients, improving the social and emotional adjustment, and reduced chances of becoming constipated just to name a few.