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Hi doctors my son is 1 year old and he has constipation since he was 6 months till now also when he was born he was pooing once a week but it was norm?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Constipation: Breast fed babies may stool once a week , and that's normal. Constipation at one year of age is also common .Add 4to 6 oz of juice to the diet , not exceeding 8 oz a day. It helps soften stools . Balanced diet is best to prevent constipation.

Answered 9/24/2020

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