Oh, and constipation... I went to baby massage classes with Amelia when she was 3months and one of the massages is great for getting the bowel moving.
Give your baby a bath
A warm bath can make your baby relax so the stools are passed more easily.
Massage your baby's tummy
Start at the belly button and then massage outwards in circles in a clockwise direction, like making petals on a flower. Some oil or cream on your fingers can also help, using any kind of light cooking oil with do or baby oil or lotion if you have some.
Only continue if your baby enjoys the massage and is comfortable and relaxed.
Move your baby's legs in a cycling motion
Place your baby so he or she is lying on their back. Hold their legs and turn them gently in a quick cycling motion.
This will make the stomach muscles move and, in turn, put gentle pressure on the intestines to make them move.
Cooled boiled water is also good for constipation. Amelia doesn't suffer from it much being BF still but on the odd occassions she has been this has worked fine for us. I believe in trying a natural method before resorting to meds, etc. |