Infants often struggle with constipation as their portion size is small and they have a sensitive digestive system. Today, we bring to you a healthy way to use sweet potatoes to cure constipation in babies. Tap to learn!
SELECT SWEET POTATO
Choose a fresh sweet potato, remove its skin and slice it into smaller, easier-to-choose pieces.
BOIL OR STEAM
Cook the sweet potato in steam or boil it till it becomes soft enough that it can be mashed. Steaming helps retain more nutrients.
MASH
Mash sweet potatoes with a fork after being boiled. If need be, you can blend them until they are completely soft for an even purer puree.
INTRODUCE TO BABY'S DIET
Give the baby sweet potato puree as part of the meal. You can begin with a teaspoonful, observe your child’s response, and progressively increase it if all is well.
HYDRATION AND FIBRE
Offer water or breast milk for your baby to stay well hydrated. You also should add these high-fibre foods as you move on with the introduction of solid foods after the sweet potato.
CONCLUSION
Be sure to consult with your paediatrician before initiating major adjustments in your baby’s feeding, particularly if the child still experiences constipation.