Hard and painful stool in infant - is this normal?
On several different occasions my daughter (7mnths-12mnths) was trying to poop, but then she would start crying like she was in pain.
When I checked her diaper she had a big hard fat poop coming out, but it seemed stuck. I've had to actually help her push it out.
Is that normal? What can I do to help her feel less uncomfortable?
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This happened to our second kid, though I never had to help him get it out.
It is not uncommon for some kids to have hard stool when starting solid.
Initially I would recommend you try to increase her water intake, as that is most often the issue. Make sure she gets water with every meal.
Do not feed bananas, apples and other highly constipating foods.
Try pears, strawberries and plums instead (lots of people will recommend prunes, I have yet to meet anyone who wanted to drink prune juice!)
If this doesn't help, talk to your pediatrician. It may be a dairy or other allergy or reaction (or infant intolerance), or the pediatrician may recommend laxatives. Do NOT give your daughter laxatives or other medication, even over the counter ones, without talking to you doctor.
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