Constipation - Omaha,NE

My sister's son had major problems with constipation around the same age. She had the best luck with the second type of medication the doctor prescribed for him. If it were me, I would ask about medication, and if one doesn't work, ask for another kind. I don't know the name of the med she used, but if you want me to, i could find out. just email me thru this site.

For my own trouble with constipation, I use flax seed with great success. You can buy it in the milled form at Super Wal-mart, and you might be able to use that with your daughter- but I am NOT a doctor, so I would definitely check with a doc or a dietitian to see how much you would use and if it is safe for babies.

Hi K.,
My oldest was extremely constipated as a baby because she was allergic to dairy. Once I took the dairy out of my diet (she was breastfed), the constipation went away. I would suggest you take all dairy products out of her diet and see if that helps.

C.

I went through this with one of my twins, and besides increasing the veggies and fruit, I used a little bit of Karo syrup in his bottles. It is a pretty quick fix, but better check with the DR. first.
Ang

Did the constipation start around the time you started solids or introduced a new food? It very common for children to become constipated when they a sensitive or allergic to food. You may want to try a different cereal and see if that helps. Good luck :) T.

We went through this with our daughter (now 9 and doing fine).
Our Dr. told us to give her a tsp. of mineral oil daily. Keep it in the fridge and it goes down better. I agree with the other responses though and check with your DR.

My Aunt's little one had trouble with Constipation from the time she stopped nursing, she still does have trouble and she is 5 1/2. The doctor prescribed Miralax which is now over the counter but I would check with your doctor first. There is also Benefiber but I am not sure if you can give that at six months. If they don't give you a better answer at your next check up get a second opinion. You know your child best and being constipated is so painfull!!!!

Good Luck to you and your little one.

Kaia

Try using the other type of cereal...sorry I know that most Mom' s will automatically go to the Rice cereal and I was told that it can actually make constipation worse. Good Luck

My son had the same problem when he was only a few months old. His doctor recommended dark karyo syrup, 1/4 tsp per 4 oz. (I think). Apple juice works well for him now (he's 16 months). I would also try feeding oatmeal cereal instead of rice. Stay away from bananas, they are constipating. My son loves bananas so I have to give him apple juice with his banana or his stool becomes hard.
Obviously, check with your doctor first before trying anything.

Good luck!

Try a little bit of blackstrap malassis (sp?). You should be able to find it at health food stores. I know what your going through. Using the malassis works. Good Luck

C.