Baby constipation is common and usually caused by a change in diet, dehydration or lack of fibre.
To help parents recognise the signs of baby constipation and know what to do to help their constipated baby to poop, we spoke to Dr Sanjeev Kalia, a GP who is the lead in newborn baby health screening at his NHS practice, and Dr José Costa, a senior consultant paediatrician, who shared their expert advice, tips for treating baby constipation at home and answered some frequently asked questions about the issue to reassure and assist parents.
