Karo Syrup: Infant
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Karo Syrup
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2008
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Hey moms just curious on the thoughts of yours for karo syrup. I have been considering using this for my son to possibly help stop our 3:30 am feeding...what do you al...
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- I wouldn't do it. Even though he doesn't have teeth yet, the sugars can cause later tooth decay. Your son may just have a big appetite and can't go the night without e...
- oh my gosh nooooo! it is like giving them honey and thats dangerous! i have heard mixing it with some warm water can help constipation but i dont see how it would help...
- No, no, no. Karo syrup should not be given to a baby to make them sleep and skip a feeding. Your baby is only 4.5 months old. Also, at 4.5 months old, why table food a...
Karo Syrup
Asked by J.S. from Las Cruces
on January 29, 2008
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My son is a week old... He hasnt used the bathroom in 4 days.. Some people tell me to use karo syrup and when i didnt it didnt seem to work.. some people say to use it...
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- When we did Karo Syrup it was from a test the baby had that constipated him. It was a very small amount of Karo Syrup to an entire bottle and we did that every other ...
- Hi, my daughter was the same age and became constipated as well. Did the Karo syrup mixed with formula in her bottle. She hated it, but it did what it was supose t...
- I had a midwife once who told me to give my infant a little molasses. Just dip your finger in it and let him suck it off your finger. You can do that a few times durin...
Karo
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on December 9, 2007
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mI have a 6 week old baby boy. I stopped breastfeeding a week ago. So, he has been on formula for a week. Nestle Good start my pedi said it was easy on their stomac...
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- The iron in the formula can be constipating. I don't know about karo syrup, it is not something I would do, but I am not the mom in this case. Constipated stools...
- My doctor told me to not give her anything this early. She said their systems are just figuring out how to work. She said rub her belly in circles and move her legs al...
- Karo syrup?? No offense, but why in the world would you give a newborn Karo?? It is full of sugar! My son was never constipated really, so I don't have any advice...
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!
Karo Corn Syrup
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on October 3, 2011
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My 5 week old has been constipated, my grandma said put a teaspoon of this corn syrup in her formula once a day and that will help her go to the bathroom. We tried it ...
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- I doubt your baby is constipated. My baby poops once a week and is just fine. Call your pediatrician's office and describe what is going on - that way you won't be ass...
- I was always told that honey and that syrup was dangerous to kids younger than a year! I would never use that Maybe diluted apple juice to help but still too young...
- I think the bigger issue is the constipation. First off, why do you think she is constipated? If she is, then you need to figure out why and not just treat the sympt...
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.
Need Recipe for Home Made Cough Syrup
Asked by S.C. from Philadelphia
on December 24, 2007
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a few years ago my pedi gave me a recipe for cough syrup you can make at home. i know the ingredients are water, caro syrup, and lemon juice but how much of each is wh...
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- From what I understand, Karo syrup (corn syrup) carries the same risk of botulism as honey does and should not be given to children under the age of 1. I think you're...
- My ped told me under NO CIRCUMSTANCES were I to give my babies caro syrup because it is NOT safe for children under the age of one. It can cause your child to get a ve...
- I don't know anything about homemade cough syrup BUT vicks vapo rub on the bottom of their feet then covered with socks helps. Also a friend just told me about a home...
No Use Crying over Spilled Corn Syrup
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 14, 2011
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Well, from reading other posts, it looks like many of us are having "one of those days". I dropped a rather large plastic bottle of karo syrup in the garage today. T...
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- I would try bleach....? Hope it helps:) Maybe comet. If you can't get it cleaned up, I would put cat littler, flower, or salt so that it's not so slippery.
- kitty litter- to help sop it up? some bleach and a stiff bristled scrub brush? just guessing though, never experienced this, so I can't say for sure.
- You need a degreaser type of product I think. I am not sure the exact thing. Go to a home depot or lowes and ask someone. Sorry, I hate when stuff like that happens! I...
