What are the Foods That Cause Constipation in Babies?

List of Foods Causing Constipation in Babies

The common foods causing constipation in babies are:

• Milk Protein –

Most babies are allergic to the milk protein found in formula milk and breastmilk. Hence, you should be careful when giving them such dairy-based proteins.

• Formula Foods –

These foods are made of complex proteins and other difficult-to-digest ingredients. Hence, it is better to avoid giving them to babies.

• Rice –

Some babies may find it difficult to pass stools when introduced to rice and rice-based foods. However, if rice is cooked and mashed well, their tummies get used to this food in a few days or weeks.

• Raw Bananas –

Fed as a porridge or mashed vegetable, raw bananas may be difficult to digest for babies, as it is unripe.

• Carrots –

Steamed carrots may harden the stools of babies. However, this problem doesn’t occur when you feed them raw carrots or carrot juice.

• Cheese –

Although cheese is packed with essential nutrients for babies, it has a low-fibre content. This can cause constipation and gastric issues in some babies.

• White Bread –

Since it is made from processed, all-purpose flour, white bread doesn’t have any nutrients vital for your baby and may cause constipation.

• Apples –

Steamed apples may cause constipation in some babies. Applesauce, too, is not recommended for babies, as it contains a stool-hardening component, pectin protein.

• Yoghurt –

Although yoghurt is rich in probiotics and improves the digestive health of babies, its binding properties on certain foods can make it difficult for babies to pass stools.

• Tubers –

Almost all tubers (except sweet potatoes) are low on fibre content. They are also packed with starch, which results in constipation in most babies.