Offer more frequent breastfeeds or formula feeds
Check with a pediatrician before changing formula
Give small amounts of water only if your pediatrician says it is okay
Try gentle tummy massage
Move the baby’s legs in a bicycle motion
Give a warm bath
Make sure formula is mixed exactly as directed
If the baby is eating solids, offer fiber-rich foods like prunes, pears, peaches, or peas
Avoid foods that can worsen constipation, such as too much rice cereal or bananas
Contact a pediatrician if the baby has a swollen belly, vomiting, blood in stool, fever, or severe discomfort
Seek medical advice if constipation lasts more than a few days or the baby is very young