Digestion: Miralax
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Introducing Solids to Daughter, Digestion Is Tough
Asked by R.C. from San Luis Obispo
on December 8, 2008
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I have a 5 month old daughter just starting out on some solids. We prepare fresh fruits, veggies, oatmeal and rice. She also enjoys cherrios and graham crackers. Obvio...
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- My only question is how long has she been on solids? At 5 months old, my son had just started solids and I was warned against introducing too much too fast. Their ...
- You might try not giving her rice. I know it can be constipating . Also be sure she drinks a lot of water. Apple juice is also good for constipation. Hope you get some...
- Usually when you introduce your little one to solids their digestion changes. They tend to be constipated. Your 5 month old should only be eating rice cereal. The n...
Infant Constipation
Asked by S.M. from Greensboro
on April 4, 2008
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I have a 15 week old precious daughter who seems to me to be constipated. I nurse her only once in the morning and pump breastmilk and feed her a bottle during the da...
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- You can try sugar & water. Also, lay her on her belly & massage gently just above her bottom & just below her back in a circular motion. I had read that in one of th...
- Hi S. My 6 mth old had the same problems. You really should not do Kayro because it is like honey and can have botulizm (spelling?) in it. You can do miralx, my doc...
- she does not sound constipated. she just has her own bowel pattern, as does everyone. as long as she is not uncomfortable, and when she does have a bm it is soft, she ...
Infant Constipation
Asked by T.S. from Portland
on April 9, 2008
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My 3 month old daughter seems to be having some constipation problems. She normally goes atleast once a day. But lately she has only been going every 3 days or so. ...
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- yes the prune juice and water does work. Water is great by itself too. My son is 13 months old and the Dr says 200 ml of water for him a day so not sure how much you c...
- Have you taken an infant massage class? In the class they teach you how to massage their tummies to help them pass gas which also helps them with constipation. A sim...
- I think you better get her to the doctor. Ask to work with a nutritionist. You need to stay on top of EVERYTHING when it comes to kids. Never overlook anything. Th...
Infant Constipation
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on June 30, 2008
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Do all 6 month olds (or infants) have constipation? It seems that my 6 month old daughter who I have breastfed since birth is now getting some solids in her feeding (...
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- Hello. Yes it is common for babies to have some constipation when starting cereal. My doc said to mix some apple juice with water and it worked like a charm. Try the j...
- Hi. My daughter now 4 yrs old, had problems moving her bowels even before we started solid foods. I found that massaging her feet always seemed to help. (Reflexology)
- My daughter went through that too, i would mix up her cereal with baby juice. baby prune juice works best, and it doesn't hurt to try and get her to drink it as well, ...
Help with Infant Constipation
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on March 18, 2008
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I have an eight month old boy who has been battling constipation ever since he switched from breast milk to formula, which occurred when he was five months old. We ha...
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- Hi there, my little guy (11months) has always had constipation issues. (Even when nursing he did) anyhow, we were perscribed the laxative powder to put in his juice an...
- My son battles with constipation throughout his infant and toddler years. i did all the things you have tried as well as apple juice for one of his feedings, giving hi...
- Get some ivory soap,cut off a lil piece,wet it until it can easily insert in baby's bottom. Its the best baby enema(spelling may be wrong)it might help get him going,i...
Seeking Help with Infant Constipation and Formula Suggestions
Asked by M.C. from Charlotte
on January 16, 2008
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I have a 2.5 mo old with constipation issues. I have consulted the pediatrician and their suggestions have not been successful. They have not recommended a specific ...
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- I had the same problem with my little girl and saw every doctor @ her pediatricians office and they all said different things, the Kayro syrup didn't work for us eithe...
- I found that using gripe water everyday helped us. You can usually buy it at any local health food store. You can put it in her bottle or mix it with a little water a...
- try to give more water and karo. here is how my mom did this she would put the karo in some water heat them together but not too much dont want the water too sweet ot...
Breastfed Infant with Gas/BM Problems--please Help!
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on March 31, 2008
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I have a three month old baby who is strictly breastfed. Recently, he started having really bad gas and it smells horrible! He has a hard time passing it and he also...
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- My infant had that problem about 2 weeks ago he is 11 weeks now. I talked to the Doctor and he said that as long as he has a bowel in I believe it was five days that ...
- Too many gas drops can cause gas problems as well. I would suggest giving your child a small 2-3 ounce apple juice or prune juice.
- Hi A. Babies often develop food allergies. Even though you haven't "changed" your diet, that is a very likely cause. Milk and wheat are 2 of the biggest culprits....
Won't Go to the Potty!
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on June 15, 2009
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I am desperate and in need of help. My beautiful 3 year old daughter will not have a bowel movement on the potty. She will literaly hold it in and then only goes once ...
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- A., My 8 year old son is on the prescription form of Miralax and has been since he was about 3. He has constipation issues and for all I know will never outgrow th...
- The lady I babysit for has the same problem with her two kids. She gives them Miralax also, but gives it to them every day when having problems, but continues to give...
- I am sorry for your daughter and her non poop problem. I have never had this to happen but I have a granddaughter who also is 3 just past Sunday and she hides in her ...
Toddler's Prolonged Constipation
Asked by J.P. from Detroit
on February 4, 2008
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My daughter has been suffering from constipation for about 10 months. Her pediatrician has recommended giving her Miralax, which we have been doing. However, every t...
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- I had a very similar problem with one of my daughters and what worked best for her was/is feeding her fig newtons--more specifically, "Fig Newmans," from Paul Newman's...
- Activity level does influence bowel movements, inactivity being associated with constipation. Also, have you thought about food allergies or whether she may be volunta...
- Hi We suffered this problem with my son from 8 months to 3 years old and were also given the Miralax and he was on it for about a year. No one could ever explain why...
Cronic Constipation?
Asked by A.M. from Salt Lake City
on March 18, 2008
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When my daughter was born I nursed her for about two months before I had to stop due to bad reflux. Then she started having constipation problems on the formula, we en...
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- Has anyone talked to you about Hirschsprung's Disease? It is a disease of the colon where the nerve cells stop at a point during development of the colon in utero so ...
- My first suggestion would be to increase her fruit and vegetable intake. Study and find out what foods she eats that might contribute to constipation, like cheese and ...
- My two year old has the same problem, and because it hurts to poop, she holds it in on purpose. We don't make it through the days without a laxative either, and I am ...
