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How do you make a baby unconstipated?
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Water: Make sure the baby is getting some water daily. If the constipation persists, you can insert one half of a glycerine suppository in the rectun to soften the stool. Avoid baby foods that are mixed dinners, because many of them have more startch than nutrition, .
Answered 11/23/2017
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Constipation in baby: You can give gripe water and if no stool x 2-3 d you can instill a baby glycerin suppository for stool to exit. Increase water.
Answered 1/26/2019
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