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22 Month Old Child, Constipation Since Changing To Bottle Milk, Irregular Bowel Movements. Advise?

Hi my daughter is 22months old n has constipation issue because of the milk..ever since i started giving her bottle milk tgus prob has come up...we were in US from the past 6 months n she was on the 2% cow milk...she never had constipation during that period..nowthat we are back to india and I'm giving her nestle slim milk and her bowel Hi my daughter is 22months old n has constipation issue because of the milk..ever since i started giving her bottle milk tgus prob has come up...we were in US from the past 6 months n she was on the 2% cow milk...she never had constipation during that period..nowthat we are back to india and I'm giving her nestle slim milk and her bowel movement is not being regular..can u please help
Thu, 9 May 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
Bottle used as a container to feed the child has been found to have association with
altered bowel habits.It is better to feed from spoon, bowl or suthi.This will surely reduce gas problem.
A child upto 2 to 3 years of age should preferentially be given whole milk.The diet also contain a balance of fruits ,vegetables,cereals,pulses,along with milk products/poultry/non veg and dry fruits.
fresh and natural whole foods are better when it comes to intestinal health.
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Synthyia Bhagat's  Response
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Thanks for your query.
Constipation in children is mostly related to dietary factors.
I suggest you to decrease quantity of milk.
Give her fiber rich diet having fruits,green leafy vegetables,salads,cereals and pulses.
Give her home based food and increase quantity of fluids.

If symptoms persist get her evaluated by pediatrician.

Wishing your child good health.
God bless..
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22 Month Old Child, Constipation Since Changing To Bottle Milk, Irregular Bowel Movements. Advise?

Bottle used as a container to feed the child has been found to have association with altered bowel habits.It is better to feed from spoon, bowl or suthi.This will surely reduce gas problem. A child upto 2 to 3 years of age should preferentially be given whole milk.The diet also contain a balance of fruits ,vegetables,cereals,pulses,along with milk products/poultry/non veg and dry fruits. fresh and natural whole foods are better when it comes to intestinal health.