Formula Brand (with Iron) as Cause
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7 Week Old Constipated
Asked by H.J. from Peoria
on February 18, 2008
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My poor son is constipated again! When he was first born, we had him on Enfamil Lipil and he was very constipated. So, with his pediatrician's permission we switched ...
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- From my experience every child's body works differently. My daughters eat exactly the same things and have totally different bowel movements. It could be the soy or ...
- Old time remedies are the best. Just a dash of dark Karo syrup in each bottle. He'll be flowing freely before you know it! Really, it works great. K.
- My daughter had the same problems, and still does. I took her to a gastro specialist and he recommended murilax. It can now be bought over the counter. Works great and...
Baby Has Low Iron Level
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on May 19, 2007
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A blood test revealed that my 3 month old son has an iron deficiency (His level is 9.5) We've started giving him poly-vi-sol with iron. I'm worried. Has anyone else de...
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- N., I'm not a doctor or anything so consider that when reading my response. My son, who is now 5, had a low hemaglobin level at 9 months. The 9.5 you refer to is the ...
- N., Are you breastfeeding? If so, your baby's results would most likely show that he has low iron. Usually, this is nothing to worry about with breastfed babies. I...
- Hi N., My older son had the same issue. There is a better children's vitamin than poly-vi-sol. Shaklee makes a tastless powder and its made with no dyes. After a...
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 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 ...
Formula
Asked by N.H. from York
on February 12, 2010
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I have an almost 9 month old and I was wondering can I mix 4 oz of water with 1 scoop of formula
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- No No No No. The formula is made to be mixed as directed, if you dilute it you will be depriving your infant of calories and nutrients, essentially you could starve...
- Water is not nutrition. Formula is complete food and needs to be mixed according to directions. If you feed your child water with a little food in it he/she will bas...
- Follow the directions on the can of formula. do not try to use less. If you use less your baby is not getting enough nutrition which can result in poor development t...
Iron Supp, Help!
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on September 18, 2008
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My son was a preemie therefore does not have enough iron built up. the doctor has prescribed an iron supplement. If anyone has smelled or tasted straight iron it is pr...
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- Hi E., I just wanted to agree with one of the other moms. Cooking with cast iron is a great way to get iron into your son's food. My mom and dad gave us a great cast ...
- Another person who posted suggested using Floridix. This, or another iron supplement that contains herbs would be best. The body often does not assimilate iron on it...
- Have you checkd into chewable iron supplements for kids? is he on a chewable vitamin that has iron in it? Also, one of the foods that ou can try with him is liverwurs...
Chronic Constipation
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on October 1, 2008
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My daughter is constantly constipated. At least I consider it constipation. She will poop almost every day, but when she does it's little pellets. Most times they are ...
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- Hello S.. I personaly don't like taking Laxatives myself or give my children any. When my now 2yo hasn't gone in a day or is having trouble going, I give her juice.....
- We asked about the pellets once with our youngest. Our pediatrician once told us she could be getting too much dairy. With the fruit - make sure to back off banana...
- My daughter has the same problem so her doc has her on Miralax which is a powder stool softener we put in her drink. She just needs a little bit each day to keep her ...
Iron Supplement for Baby
Asked by A.T. from Minneapolis
on January 24, 2008
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I need to give my 10 month old baby an iron supplement. My Dr left me a VM indicating 24-48 milligrams of elemental iron is needed. (2-3 droppers per day). I have thos...
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- I have a 10-month-old breastfed baby who was also diagnosed with low iron at her 9 month doctor visit. What I learned is that the baby gets iron from the breastmilk fo...
- The baby Poly something or that Enfamil Tri stuff is what they are talking about. It was recommended I should give my daughter a vitamin or iron supplement not bec...
- Hi A., You might get a second opinion about needing iron. If you're still breastfeeding (several times a day?) and your baby is eating solids, he might be better off...
Constipation
Asked by M.P. from Detroit
on November 4, 2009
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Does anyone have any idea how to get my infants bowl movement moving? She is so constipated all the time. We have tried everything.
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- Hi M.---Is she strictly formula fed or do you breastfeed also? Your diet will have a huge impact on how your baby's digestive system works. I know of a fruit and v...
- I had the same issue with my son when he was an infant. We tried sugar water, karo syrup, apple pear and prune juices, and none of them seemed to help. We ended up giv...
- Also remember that just because they don;t go does not mean that they are constipated. I thought my son was constipated a few times, he didn't go in like a week and a ...
Help with Constipated Baby!
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on December 28, 2008
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My guy hasn't had a bowel movement in two days and while we were in the bath was straining and got little solids (not for too long obviously) pieces out so I'm convinc...
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- My son was constipated from the moment we put him on solids until the time he turned four. He is now 5.5. We have been through everything so here is what I can tell yo...
- A., Sounds like he may need some pedia lite.....
- Try mixing 2 ounces of water with 2 ounces of apple juice or prune juice and giving it to him in his bottle, I would try about every 2 hours for a total of 6 and see i...
