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What can i give a 4 month old baby who started solids for constipation?

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Less solids: Solid foods are not necessary for good nutrition in the 1st 6m. Cereals are often constipating depending on the volume given. If poop is thick & hard 1 oz of full strength prune juice given spaced out 1=3X/d can loosen them up within 3 days.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/5/2019

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