Question

My baby is 3 and bit months and very constipated. The doctor has told me to give him juice as he wont have water. He didnt really explain what I buy and what to do.

Answer

It is true that some healthcare professionals recommend giving children diluted juice when they are constipated as this can provide some relief.

 

However, the Department of Health recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of your baby's life. All babies are different and develop at different rates. Your baby may start to show signs they are ready for weaning earlier than six months. If this is the case and you think your baby may be ready to start solids, speak to your Healthcare Professional who will be able to advise you. Babies under 17 weeks should not be given solid foods.

 

On this basis, I would not advise using fruit juice for your baby. I would go back to your healthcare professional to ask if there are alternative solutions for a baby of 3 months.

 

I do hope you manage to help relieve your baby's constipation. Please let us know how you get on.

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