Hi, My baby is gonna complete 6 months in a week, and I have started with solid foods two weeks ago. She has a habit of passing stools 3 or 5 days once, I wasn't worried when she was only on breastfeeding but now it's been 3 days she didn't pass stool and 3 days ago her stool was hard so I'm worried that it will cause constipation cos she is having solid food. Any suggestions pls ?

HI, You know babies when start solids they do take time to adjust to them, so do not worry about it. I think, you should begin slowly if she is showing too much changes in her bowel system. You can begin with mashed banana, boiled potato and dal in the beginning and gradually move to other food items. Make sure that she has enough water throughout the day. Have water filled in a sipper as it is easy for the baby herself to drink from it and she will herself pick it up and drink on her own, which will make sure that she is meeting her water requirement. Since, you already started her with solids week prior to her six month mark, I think you are taking it too fast. But now that you have introduced solids then I suggest, do not make her try too many new things. Stick to a few items for a week or so and then introduce a new thing. For constipation, you can massage the baby's tummy, can also give little lukewarm water to her. Give her high fibre food. Also, you can feed her spinach. Apple juice is considered to have a mild laxative property, so you can take out fresh apple juice at home and give to the baby. http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/constip.htm