Started solids...nappy issues!

Ew68j5 · Mar 30th, 2012, 17:25 PM

My lo was exclusively bf for the first 6 months. Her poo was always pretty runny and there was no problem when she 'went'!

Since starting solids she has had such trouble with constipation. She strains for 20-30 mins at a time and is bright red, often screaming. She has only really had veg so far, cauliflower cheese a couple of times. No bananas or avocado, I read that they make constipation worse. She drinks small amounts of water, most goes down her front. Still getting 4/5 bf in 24 hrs so I think she should be well hydrated.

We're up to 3 meals a ay. I moved quite fast because I felt she was ready having waited till 6 months. I've given her pureed prunes tonight with carrot, hopefully that will make things easier for her.

Does anyone have any experience of this starting solids? Should I cut back on solids? Any advice, I wish I could help her get them out, sorry, tmi! Thanks!

Tanikins · Mar 30th, 2012, 17:29 PM

My lb was like this for a while and his poop turned to play dohh

its now like adult poop

Id try more fluid and it will get better, my lb just seem to work out how to go

Maybe try smaller portions for a while

qpaulina42 · Mar 30th, 2012, 17:30 PM

we started holding LO over a potty to poop at 6 months and the deep squat position I think helps her get the solid poops out - have you tried holding her that way even in a diaper if you prefer?
also, I found that pears give LO loose stool so when she starts getting constipated I give her pears and it softens them up.
that's all I've got really. good luck.

Ew68j5 · Mar 30th, 2012, 17:35 PM

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Originally Posted by qpaulina42

we started holding LO over a potty to poop at 6 months and the deep squat position I think helps her get the solid poops out - have you tried holding her that way even in a diaper if you prefer?
also, I found that pears give LO loose stool so when she starts getting constipated I give her pears and it softens them up.
that's all I've got really. good luck.

I have some pear puree in the freezer, might try that tomorrow with her breakfast. I was full of good intentions to avoid anything sweet until she was good at veg but I think I'll have to give in. Positioning her might work, she'll wonder what I'm up to, lol! Thanks for the tips.

Ew68j5 · Mar 30th, 2012, 17:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanikins

My lb was like this fir a whe and his poop turned to play dohh

its now like adult poop

Id try more fluid and it will get better, my lb just seem to work out how to go

Maybe try smaller portions for a while

The portions are getting smaller because she keeps getting distracted by straining! Hopefully once her guts learn to deal with solids it will be better, it's nice to hear that it sorted itself out, fingers crossed. I'll persevere with the water. Thanks.

qpaulina42 · Mar 30th, 2012, 18:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ew68j5

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Originally Posted by qpaulina42

we started holding LO over a potty to poop at 6 months and the deep squat position I think helps her get the solid poops out - have you tried holding her that way even in a diaper if you prefer?
also, I found that pears give LO loose stool so when she starts getting constipated I give her pears and it softens them up.
that's all I've got really. good luck.

I have some pear puree in the freezer, might try that tomorrow with her breakfast. I was full of good intentions to avoid anything sweet until she was good at veg but I think I'll have to give in. Positioning her might work, she'll wonder what I'm up to, lol! Thanks for the tips.

I read some recent research that shows there is no need to wait with fruit, in fact giving sweet fruit after a not sweet veggie can actually make LO like the veggie better as they associate with satiation.

eagermom · Mar 30th, 2012, 19:32 PM

Try homemade pure apple juice in the morning helped us..

What's your meal schedule?

Ruth 1980 · Mar 31st, 2012, 00:53 AM

We're under the care of a paediatric dietitian for LO's CMPI and she said that this is totally normal when you start weaning as baby's gut gets used to digesting solid food. She suggested squeezing an orange to give her the fresh juice, and pear purée, and adding water to her food x

RebeccaG · Mar 31st, 2012, 03:43 AM

My little boy had terrible constipation and we used to give a little prune juice mixed with warm water every day and it was amazing! Doesn't have it at all now as he seems to have sorted his poo situation!
I know it's horrible to see them in such pain. We also gave a tiny bit of calpol/ibuprofen when it was really bad.

Ew68j5 · Mar 31st, 2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eagermom

Try homemade pure apple juice in the morning helped us..

What's your meal schedule?

At 8.30 I give her porridge, 12.30/1 she gets veg puree and at 5/5.30 she gets either more veg or an anabel karmel concoction, so far we've had lentils, salmon or cauliflower cheese.

Homemade apple juice would work well in her porridge, might just try that everyday. Thanks

Mar 30th, 2012, 17:25 PM	#1
Ew68j5 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 677	Started solids...nappy issues! My lo was exclusively bf for the first 6 months. Her poo was always pretty runny and there was no problem when she 'went'! Since starting solids she has had such trouble with constipation. She strains for 20-30 mins at a time and is bright red, often screaming. She has only really had veg so far, cauliflower cheese a couple of times. No bananas or avocado, I read that they make constipation worse. She drinks small amounts of water, most goes down her front. Still getting 4/5 bf in 24 hrs so I think she should be well hydrated. We're up to 3 meals a ay. I moved quite fast because I felt she was ready having waited till 6 months. I've given her pureed prunes tonight with carrot, hopefully that will make things easier for her. Does anyone have any experience of this starting solids? Should I cut back on solids? Any advice, I wish I could help her get them out, sorry, tmi! Thanks!

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Tanikins Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Uk Posts: 3,053	My lb was like this for a while and his poop turned to play dohh its now like adult poop Id try more fluid and it will get better, my lb just seem to work out how to go Maybe try smaller portions for a while

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qpaulina42 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: upstate NY, USA Posts: 1,689	we started holding LO over a potty to poop at 6 months and the deep squat position I think helps her get the solid poops out - have you tried holding her that way even in a diaper if you prefer? also, I found that pears give LO loose stool so when she starts getting constipated I give her pears and it softens them up. that's all I've got really. good luck.

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eagermom Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ, US Posts: 1,285	Try homemade pure apple juice in the morning helped us.. What's your meal schedule?

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Ruth 1980 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wales Posts: 1,082	We're under the care of a paediatric dietitian for LO's CMPI and she said that this is totally normal when you start weaning as baby's gut gets used to digesting solid food. She suggested squeezing an orange to give her the fresh juice, and pear purée, and adding water to her food x

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RebeccaG Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,149	My little boy had terrible constipation and we used to give a little prune juice mixed with warm water every day and it was amazing! Doesn't have it at all now as he seems to have sorted his poo situation! I know it's horrible to see them in such pain. We also gave a tiny bit of calpol/ibuprofen when it was really bad.

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