Karo Syrup: Enfamil
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Karo Syrup in Every Bottle???
Asked by V.B. from Florence
on January 23, 2008
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My oldest step-daughter is a 20 year old single mother. She just recently moved back in with us. The baby just turned 3 months old. The first time she left us alone wi...
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- While my son was still on formula...I gave him one TB of Karo syrup in lukewarm water every afternoon...I know i either read this in a baby book...or from the dr. don...
- We have a very healthy 17 yr. old son who had many stomach problems while he was on formula and he was born a heavy 8 lbs. 10 ozs. He needed a good bit of formula a d...
- You are so right to go with your gut and ask about this one! Why would you add so much unnecessary sugar (in the form of high calorie corn syryp!?!) to every bottle. ...
Has Anyone Used the Karo Syrup?
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on February 28, 2009
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My 2 month old is now exclusively on formula, and his bowel movements are 3 to 4 days apart. Problem is, he strains for the last 2 of those days to go, and when he doe...
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- I'm late in responding to this, but I agree with those who have advised using fruit juices such as prune or apple. Karo syrup is pure corn syrup loaded with unnecessar...
- Mineral oil? Corn Syrup? O my! I would think apple or prune juice very diluted you would a more natural approach than sugar syrup or (have you looked up what mineral o...
- Isee it worked...I was going to tell ya I have used that with all 3 kids and it has worked well with each of them. Our Dr. recommmended it!
Kyro Syrup
Asked by M.D. from Boston
on December 31, 2008
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i was wondering if anyone has used kyro syrup to help their baby go to the bathroom. my son is 5 mon and has always had a problem going. he is now on a new acid reflux...
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- Hi M. - We had the same issue with my son. When he was 1 month old, he started on Zantac and also on the Enfamil A/R (which was the added rice) and it was soooo hard...
- Fish oils are essential for kids, especially if they're having trouble going to the bathroom. Find a good one without a fishy taste at your local Health Food store! ...
- Hi M., The nurse at our pedi office recommended 1/2 ounce karo syrup, 1/2 ounce prune juice and 3 ounces of water. Worked like a charm every time. the nurse also ...
Karo Not Working for Constipation
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on July 8, 2008
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I posted a few weeks ago regarding Ellie's tummy troubles. We went to the doc and got reflux meds which seem to be working fine but she's still having trouble going to...
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- My son had similiar problems--it's so hard to see them strain! I found I had to take him off everything with rice in it--alot of mixed grain cereals for babies and th...
- Hi B., I suggest Aloe Vera juice, it works great for constipation and gas. I used it for my now 2 yr old when he was an infant. If you are interested in more informat...
- I know she is little but you might ask your doctor about giving her a little apple or prune juice in with her bottle each time.
Enfamil A.R.?
Asked by M.Q. from Dallas
on August 11, 2010
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My daughter is almost 4 months and is on Nutrimigin formula now but her spitting up is a little worse as she gets older. We go to the chiropracter, which we love, but ...
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- I LOVED the A.R. for my son, actually Gentlease made the spitting up MUCH worse since it's such a thin texture. Once we switched to A.R. he was like a new baby and the...
- My daugther was the same, diagnosed with Reflux early on. Her old doc switched her to Enfamil A.R. and she just got really constipated. It was bad for her. I would...
- you can get a small can of ar and try it. i tried it, and it made my son WORSE. we threw our can away, lol. we finally went to good start soy because enfamil was horri...
Enfamil Gentlease vs Good Start
Asked by S.F. from Dallas
on March 4, 2008
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Has anyone had issues with Gentlease? My daughter is 6 weeks old and we switched her to it because the Enfamil lipil kept making her constipated. Now her stools are ru...
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- I had my son on several varieties of Similac when he was a newborn - and he had constipation so bad that we thought he was getting colic. The doctor told us not to ch...
- I use the Gentlease for my son and he is 8 months old. My only complaint is that it makes his poop smell HORRRRRIBLE! :) Other than that, it was the only formula we...
- Hi S., I use Good Start for my son and I haven't had any problems. He is 7 months old. I've tried the soy as well as the regular and they all have worked fine for h...
Constipation
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on October 23, 2007
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My 7 week old daughter is having trouble with some constipation. She started on Similac and changed it to Enfamil then to Enfamil Gentlease. She is going but having tr...
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- You may want to speak with her doctor about trying formula without Iron. My brother had that problem as a baby.
- My 8 week old son just got out of the NICU and had some trouble with this. Next time you change her diaper, pull her knees towards her tummy and hold them there for a...
- Don't know if you are still having the constipation problems. I work at a Children's hospital...and I recommend seeing a pediatrician first and foremost. If you have...
Constipated Newborn
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on August 24, 2009
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Our six week old son has been constipated since about week 2. I switched formulas once from Gentle to Sensitive. I am also putting Karo syrup in his bottles to help,...
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- S., DO NOT add water or juice to his diet, and I don't recommend trying anything like Karo syrup at this young age. Please call your pediatrician to discuss strategies...
- Just wondering if you are using light or dark Karo syrup? The dark works much better. I was able to use that and the diluted apple juice, so I am afraid I have no ot...
- Try about a half ounce of prune or pear (that works best) juice. You can find pear juice in the baby food section, not the juice section of the grocery store. I'd st...
3 Week Formula Fed Baby Constipated
Asked by C.M. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2008
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I have a 3 week old that is completely formula fed and he is constipated. He strains to poop and when he does he will have a hard little ball of poop. Any suggestions ...
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- Karo syrup is just corn syrup, one of the main ingredients in formula this is actually part of the problem for your son. You will find, C., that finding the right form...
- Hi C.! My daugher had the same issue. I don't know which formula you use, but I ended up switching my daughter to Enfamil Gentlease formula. It's a little bit more ...
- My son had this problem to at that age. i dont know what kind of formula you are using but we had to use nestle good start and once a day we would have to mix 1 oz of ...
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...
