Hard Poop in Newborns During Weaning: Guide to Causes and Remedies
Introduction
Hard poop in a newborn during weaning is an occurrence that worries many parents, especially those with their first experience with a baby.
Given the importance of the topic, I decided to create this content which, as you can see, is preceded by an index. I included it to give you the opportunity, if you want, to delve deeper into the topic by clicking on the title of the paragraph you are interested in.
For more information on complementary feeding on demand, I recommend the video course “Practical, easy and stress-free self-weaning”, curated by nutrition biologist Federica Dell'Oro.
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Weaning and hard poop: should we worry?
When it comes to hard poop in a weaning newborn, there is no need to worry.
As Dr. Dell'Oro recalls in this video , for six months the baby fed exclusively on breast milk or formula and expelled liquid stools.
With the beginning of weaning and the approach to the first solid foods , it is normal for the consistency of the stool to change too.
The puppy's intestines must slowly get used to a new way of feeding.
It should also be remembered that some foods can have astringent effects. Some examples ?
The cooked carrot , a fundamental step to bring it to the table with a safe consistency.
