Should I be massaging my baby's tummy CLOCKWISE OR ANTI-CLOCKWISE?

[Leoness]

DS is 4 mths and is a bit constipated. I've read that I should massage a backwards 'C', so that's clockwise...Have I got that right ? I don't want to make it worse. TIA

one clockwies ent one anti
then hold him uspside down

Orville - seriously?

Are there any other ways of helping him get it moving?

deffo clockwise you can braek it up by downward strokes on his right side. Make sure you are using oil so your hand run smoothly.

Thx quokka

Any more tips for constipation?

I take it he's on milk only atm? Why don't you try some water down juice in a bottle?

no to juice , IMHO, esp if he is soley breastfed....

massage, bicycling the legs, warm bath can all really help...

lay him on your knee, with a bit of pressure on his tummy,

really only bf atm
thx lulumama shall try some on knee he's had bath and i've been massaging a bit

excellent site , for breastfeeding, will probably have more advice!

Yes yes i agree kellymom is just the ultimate source...i did try searching constipation there before i posted this thread but didn't get anything. maybe i should try again. x

try looking at this site too, askdrsears.com

Problem over - after a bit of on the knee, then cycling and pushing and holding knees gently to chest. bingo. after ds gave me a sweet smile. thx

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