What are some natural remedies for relieving infant constipation?

Natural remedies for infant constipation begin with water and fruit juice, according to Mayo Clinic. For infants eating solid foods, switching to barley cereal and adding pureed peas or prunes to their diet can also be effective.

Adding water to food or increasing an infant's water intake can be the first and most successful remedy for constipation, notes Mayo Clinic. If water fails to treat the constipation, offering a small dose of 100 percent fruit juice, such as apple, prune, or pear, can act as a remedy. Additionally, changes in formula or, for breastfed babies, changes in the diet of the mother can help cure constipation in infants, reports Parents.