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4 1/2 Month Old Has Been Constipated Since Birth, Tried Just About Everything!
Asked by W.C. from Salt Lake City
on January 10, 2008
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My son has had trouble w/ bowel movements since birth. I've been supplementing with formula since his first week (since my milk never fully came in). On his pediatrici...
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- I, too, have a 4 and 1/2 month old! Congratulations to you! Mine gets a little bound up as well - prune juice!!! Works instantly.......................
- I have 3 boys 20, 18, almost 17 and for my boys and even my new neice I used dark karo syrup. I just put a tbls in with their formula and before you know it everything...
- My son also had this problem. We would give him normal formula and he would have diarrhea and then we put him on soy formula and it made him constipated. We finally ...
Constipation in 3.5 Year Old
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on March 16, 2011
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Back story - my daughter has been battling an inner and middle ear infection for the past week. Horribly painful (outer ear = swimmer's ear) and she didn't eat almost ...
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- My 4y is going through the constipation thing too. Basically the messy underwear is her body fighting her. Gravity is doing its job, and she's holding it in. I tried...
- Hi there. I sent you some information on Aloe Juice. This is the best stuff ever. I forgot to mention however that it will also boost her immune system which will h...
- you are in control of her diet....make sure it is full of fresh fruit & vegies. Avoid all sugary foods. Pump the fluids....both water & the juices. Avoid dairy, inc...
What Helps 10Month Old with Constipation?
Asked by M.R. from Terre Haute
on September 1, 2006
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Fellow Moms,
I need some ideas on how to help my 10 month old with constipation.we have been to the doctor,we have tried plum juice,plum fruit cups,milk of magnesium(...
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- Hi M., My 18 month old had problems with this as well. I found that if I let him have about 4-6 oz of white grape juice everyday he did remarkably better. I would...
- I have found that a spoonful of white kayro syrup works wonders. The doctor introduced it to me and It is awesome.
- My mother always used for us, and now I for my son... Karo Syrup. Its in the baking isle, very dark syrup in a clear bottle with I believe a blue label. Just put a Tbs...
Constipation Problems and 8 Wks Pregnant
Asked by J.S. from Milwaukee
on November 16, 2006
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I'm eight weeks pregnant with my third child and constipated all the time. Does anyone have any tips? I've tried fiber tabs, I drink lots of water, eat healthy, I've r...
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- i dont know if you are taking prenatal vitamins but i when i was in the same situation i talked to my doctor and he said that i could take a multivitamin instead. tha...
- I have the same problem now and also had it when I was pregnant with my first. Have your tried prune juice? You can drink it every day without worrying about side eff...
- If your doctor agrees, try drinking aloe. There are many varieties of drinkable aloe and they are flavored as well. The one I drink tastes jsut like juice and my dau...
Reflux, Cereal, Constipation, Sleep and Twins...warning: a Little Long!
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on February 1, 2008
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My 4 1/2 mo old twins were just diagnosed with reflux. The Dr recommended we start them on rice cereal 2/day to help (among other things). It has seemed to help Mica...
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- Ok, well it seems that you have received a lot of info already. I just wanted to ditto the comment from Jackie K. Trying a different reflux med from a peds GI like pre...
- You are right not to let them cry it out--they are not comfortable, in some pain, and leaving them to cryis a really really bad idea. Don't let anyone talk you into t...
- My son had terrible gas and constipation as an infant. He would scream and wake multiple times in the night. The pediatrician told me not to worry, he most likely had...
Looking for Advice
Asked by M.B. from Charlotte
on March 7, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions for constipation in a 6-yr old. This is my first experience dealing with this.
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- Hello! Try increasing his fiber and water intake. Also here is a link for a great product that not only restores intestinal health but is 100% natural and safe- http...
- Hi M., To remedy constipation in my son who is now 9, I give him a glass of 6 ounce glass of water with 2 teaspoons of mineral oil in it once a day. If your son wil...
- M., First discuss this with your doctor to make sure everything is alright with his digestive tract. Also you did not discuss his diet which is the most common cause...
Experience W/ Colic Calm Gripe Water ? Prevacid/Zantac Not Working
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2008
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My baby is 5 weeks old and was diagnosed a week ago with reflux (GER) which she's had probably since she was about 3-3.5 weeks old. She cries nonstop all day basicall...
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- I'm sorry if I repeat what others have said, but this is what worked for us. I have a 15 month who doesn't have reflux anymore and a 5 week old with a bad cas of it...
- My daughter had acid reflux as well. She had burps and gas like a frat boy! We went to see a specialist and he gave us some type of formula that was broken down more...
- Hi Jeannie, my name is Lena Is your baby on formula or breast milk? What I would suggest is stop meds and give her Mylacon its for babys, and you dont need a prescript...
Should I Give Prevacid or Zantac to My 5 Mos. Old Baby with Reflux?
Asked by O.G. from New York
on February 24, 2008
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My 5 month old baby girl was diagnosed with reflux several weeks after her birth. Her pediatrician prescribed 15 mg of prevacid a day. I have noticed improvement wit...
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- Try asking for Prilosec. That seemed to work better for my son. I wasn't happy with the Prevacid. I hope this helps and good luck. Also, not sure where you live, b...
- Oh, I feel for you. My little one (now 21 months) was diagnosed w/acid reflex in the hospital 2 days after he was born. Our pediatrician prescribed Zantac when he wa...
- My baby had reflux and it went away about the 6 month mark. Our pediatrician prescribed Axid. I recommend it. It didn't seem to have any side effects, and worked ve...
Acid Reflux
Asked by K.S. from Philadelphia
on October 15, 2008
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My 7 month old daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux last week. Her symptoms are difficulty swallowing breastmilk and formula at times, coughing alot and gagging wh...
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- Our son's had it since 2mo (hiatal hernia). Zantac never worked on him, so we do: Axid (which is increased with every 2lbs of weight gain) 3x/day, rice cereal in bot...
- My daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux when she was a few days old and was put on Zantac. She outgrew it when she was 9 months old. She was constantly spitting u...
- We had the same issues with my now almost 2 year old. He was on Zantac seemed to work for maybe a month and then stopped. Then they swiched him to another medicine s...
At Wits End with Diaper Rash
Asked by T.B. from Tampa
on November 24, 2009
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My son has had a bad diaper rash off and on for over a month to the point that his but gets all red and almost raw. At times you would think we were killing him to cha...
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- Poor thing!! These are my tried and proven methods. Diaper rash: Wash, try well, light sprinkling of baby powder to make sure the area is VERY dry, coat with Bag Ba...
- Yes,the milk could be the cause. Consult his pediatrician. As for the diaper rash, you should wash him with a soft soap and water at all changes. Do not use baby wipes...
- Miracles Maternity in Gainesville has an organic diaper rash/first aid soap that is wonderful. We've used it for diaper rash and chaffed skin.
