| Baby or Infant Constipation is caused when the stool | | | | Constipation can be a symptom of a more serious |
| becomes harder or firmer. Your baby may become | | | | physical or moving condition and may even indicate an |
| painful or knowledge some pain when he/she needs to | | | | intestinal blockage in younger babies. |
| have a bowel movement. Constipation can also be | | | | Symptoms of constipation in children: -Some of the |
| caused by the bowels not being totally emptied as | | | | signs of constipation in children include: |
| normal. This can cause a build up of stool, which may | | | | • Saying that it hurts when doing a poor. |
| lead to constipation. | | | | • Showing signs of holding on – such as |
| However, when real constipation occurs, you definitely | | | | crossing legs, running around, crying or refusing to sit on |
| need to have your baby checked by a fit practitioner. | | | | the toilet. |