Post-Colostomy Closure Nutrition
If your child is under the age of 12 months and is breastfed, keep in mind that the consistency and frequency of stool will change once food is introduced. Additionally, breast milk will no longer have a laxative effect.
Establishing a regular diet may take some experimentation. For instance, large amounts of high fat dairy products may constipate some children and have no effect on others.
Baby Foods: Foods that have a laxative effect: (4-8 months of age): |
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| Baby Oatmeal | Pears | Apple Juice |
| Peas | Carrots | Pears and Raspberry Combo |
| Baby Prunes | Green Beans | Spinach |
| Prunes with Pears | Sweet Potatoes | Mixed Grain Cereal |
| Blueberries | Mixed Vegetables | Baby Prune Juice |
Constipating Foods to AVOID after the age of 4 months: |
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| Rice Cereal | Potatoes without Skin | Yams |
| Corn Meal | Bananas | Mango |
| Artichokes | Tangerines | Applesauce |
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Combination Baby Foods containing Bananas and Applesauce |
Rutabagas | White Bread |
| Papayas | High Sugar Cereals | White Pasta |
| White Rice | Oranges | Winter Squash |
Foods to Introduce at 8-10 months of age that have a laxative effect: |
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Anything from the Baby Foods List |
Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese or Pasta | Canned Pears |
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Fresh Strawberries, Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, Peeled Grapes and Kiwis |
Steamed Broccoli, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Peas, Avocados | Whole Wheat Waffles |
| Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza | Whole Wheat Bread or Toast | Graham Cracker Sticks or Crackers |
| Whole Wheat Pita | ||
Foods to Introduce from 10 Months on that have a Laxative effect: |
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| Anything from the 4-10 Month Old Food Lists | Raw Spinach | Blackberries |
| Green Cabbage | Carrots | Kernel Corn |
| Cucumbers | Cauliflower | Raw Broccoli |
| Tomatoes | Green Peas | Prune Juice |
| Almonds | Baked Potato with Skin | Raisins |
| Sesame Seeds | Green Beans | Melons |
| Brazil Nuts | Pears | Chick Peas |
| Split Peas | Lentils | Fresh Pineapple |
| Guava | Bulgur | Kiwi |
| Graham Crackers | Popcorn | Sweet Potatoes |
| Lima Beans | Corn Tortillas | Parsnips |
| Kidney Beans | Whole Wheat Breads | Grapes |
| Strawberries | Whole Wheat Pastas | Raspberries |
| Blueberries | Bran Cereals: Raisin, Bran Flakes | Chunky Peanut Butter |
| Cranberries | Whole Wheat Pita | Green/Red Peppers |
| Dates | Barley | Mushrooms |
| Prunes | Rye Bread | Northern Beans |
Provide enough dairy products to meet calcium needs for age: |
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| 0-6 Months | 210 mg |
| 7-12 Months | 270 mg |
| Ages 1-3 | 500 mg/day |
| Ages 4-8 | 800 mg/day |
| Boys and Girls Ages 9-18 | 1,300 mg/day |
Calcium Rich Foods:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Calcium-fortified orange juice
- Soy milk
- Tofu
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Peas
- Collard greens
- Beans
