A member asked:

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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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