Constipation: How to Safely Use Prunes for Babies

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Can babies eat prunes? Dried sticky fruits like prunes (...the fruit formerly known as “dried plums”) can be a choking hazard for early eaters. But prunes are a valuable source of nutrition and can help constipated babies…plus it’s super easy to modify them and make safe for baby-led weaning.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

• How can you make prunes safe for babies to eat?

• How to feed prunes to your baby?

• Why using prunes correctly can help with your baby’s constipation

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Other BLW podcast episodes to listen to on this topic:

• Podcast: 5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen https://blwpodcast.com/238

• Podcast: Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? https://www.blwpodcast.com/4

• Podcast: CPR Skills that can Save Your Baby's Life when Choking with Brandon Doersken https://www.blwpodcast.com/132

• Podcast: 15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/8

• Podcast: Constipation from New Foods: What to Do For Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/28

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