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Constipation is common for babies especially when they start weaning at 6 months.

Here are some tips to avoid constipation:

1)Nutrition

    Fibers via fruits and vegetables,prune juice, whole grains and apple juice and lots fluid/water

2)Practice these steps:

a. Breast feed your baby as it breastmilk is high in whey and easily digested.Breastfed babies seldom get constipated

b. Feed the proper food after weaning.Ensure that the diet is filled with fibre,whole grains,juices,lots liquids.Avoid junk food,high sugared food eg chocolates.

c. Increase fluid intake or frequent intake of sufficient fluid.

d. Fill your baby’s day with lots activities and movement as it encourages bowel movement too.