Constipation is a painful condition but it can generally be handled effectively with an all-natural laxative and some modification to diet. Baby constipation, however, can be a true nightmare because it is hard for parents to know when the condition is even present. Often, several days pass without a bowel movement before parents begin to suspect that baby constipation may be present.

New babies are a great joy, but they are not always comfortable in their new bodies. If you have things like heartburn, gas, or if you don’t feel well, you know what is going on and you do something to fix it. Babies don’t understand these things, they just know something hurts. They can not speak to tell you that something hurts, so they communicate the only way that they can – by crying or fussing when something feels wrong. Parents have to figure out what is going on to soothe fussy babies, but this is not always easy.

Parents generally have a pretty good idea of how often their baby has a bowel movement. Therefore, they will know within a few days if baby constipation is present. The presence of hard or dry stools should be considered a warning sign, particularly if the child seems to be in pain or having difficulty when having a bowel movement.