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My child is 6 nonths.i ntriduced him baby food for the firat time.apple n manfo flavour.he passed hard stool then.is it normal?
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Constipated infant: You child may be constipated because of the apple you are giving him. Apple contains pectin which is a solidifying agent. Change to another fruit such as apricots or peaches.
Answered 11/16/2016
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