If you’ve turned to stool softeners to help with constipation but haven’t found any relief, that’s because they don’t actually work, according to licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati Forbes.

The fiber content of pears, along with other compounds such as fructose and sorbitol, acts as a stool softener. Scroll down for some recipes that alleviate constipation in your babies. A baby who ...

Stools of breast-fed babies usually have little odor, while formula fed babies may have a green or tan colored stool and a stronger smell. Most newborns move their bowels several times a day.