6 month old constipated
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5 Week Old Constipated
I didn't introduce formula until my son was 9 months old. Though at an early age 6-12 weeks I was able to deduce that iron gave him HORRIBLE gas, ...
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- no prune juice,karo syrup or anything, just breast milk. to ensure he's "getting enough" check his poops. as long as it's copious, it's all good! at this point he may ...
- My one year old had this problem when he was an infant. I was also told to give him diluted prune juice. I don't know if it really helped, but it definitely did hurt...
- I had always though prune juice and water was the way to go. When my daughter who is now 4 was younger she used to have problems with constipation. I would give her ...
Constipated Breastfed Baby
My now 6 yr. old, when I quit breast feeding her at 5 months, got very constipated, and it continued on, and they sent me to a specialist from the local ...
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- My breastfed baby did the same thing, but my pediatrician said it was normal. My mom told me that most babies seem to have trouble going. My baby is 7 months old now...
- My 8 month old son started having some trouble with stools at 4 months of age when I started introducing cereal (he is breastfed and will be until at least a year of...
- I have had the same issue with my four month old son lately. I called the doctor and the hospital, for a second opinion, and they both said that solely nursed babies ...
Almost 6 Month Old Not Digesting Solids, Help.
Read all 9 responses: "My baby girl will be 6 months this week and is having the hardest time ... Help for 7-Month Old with Constipation, Hard Stools ...
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- she may have a food allergy to something you are eating something similar happened to a friend of mine and it was some ingredient that her daughter was allergic to and...
- since your breastfeeding you really do not need to give solids at all for the first year. solids are for experimenting. when your baby gets bound up just breast feed o...
- Don't bother with the cereal - there is no nutritional value in it at all. Concentrate on solids such as avacado, meats, banana. If you find she is getting bound up,...
Constipated 7 Month Old
My son is just about 7 months old. We started "real" food on his 6 month birthday so he's been ... Help for 7-Month Old with Constipation, Hard Stools ...
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- Try using a tsp of Karo syrup when you give him formula or if you can get him to take juice. Apple juice also helps promote BMs. Hope this helps.
- Try giving him either baby prunes or baby prune juice.
- The Karo syrup thing works! My doc says it need to be the clear kind. It's very gentle for the baby- no painful explosions and it is a natural product with no other...
6 Month Old Not Pooping
my now 11 month old son had issues with constipation. our pediatrition told us to just try some prune juice each day and so we did and it worked great. at 6 ...
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- I don't have time to read all the posts, so sorry if this is repititious! -prune juice -BRAT diet (bananas, rice cereal, applesauce, toast) -warm bath (not sure w...
- I have been going through this with my LO too. The doctor said u can use a rectal thermometer to stimulate them to go. Usually just putting it in a little and then ta...
- I just noticed that someone mentioned the BRAT diet. That's for the opposite problem so don't use that :o) Definitely switch to oatmeal instead of rice cereal. Hope...
8 Month Old Bowel Movements like Balls
I had the sme problem with my 6 month old. He was actually waking up in the middle of .... My daughter showed signs of constipation at just 6 months of age, ...
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- I would see if he is allergic to anything he is eating. My daughter showed signs of constipation at just 6 months of age, and she was exclusively breast fed. We late...
- How much prune juice do you give him? We use to give about 4 ounces of prune juice mixed with 4 ounces of water. We had to give our daughter prune juice everyday from ...
- My pediatrician always said to include some baby food "pears" to the rice or oat cereal othewise the baby would become constipated. She was advised of this by her nur...
7 Mo. Old Great at Eating New Foods but Constipated Now
Would you recommend Mamapedia to a friend. Yes Absolutely 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Definitely not .... HELP 19 Month Old Daughter Extremely Constipated ...
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- Hey L.! How is that little one doing? It was great seeing yall the other week. For the constipation, make sure she is still getting enough liquid. Tiffany also...
- Hey L.!! Vanessa was right on the amounts for the juice and water. Diego's Pediatrician said to give him juice for constipation, 2 oz of water to every 1 oz of juice. ...
- I second Charlotte P's advice-JUICE!!! I give my daughter apple juice diluted with water, 1 ounce juice against 2 ounces water, and this seems to be really helpful....
Constipation in 23 Month Old
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... Next question: Suggestions on 11 Month Old's Constipation ...
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- I am 29 years of age with 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 11. When my 2 year old was 6mos- 1 year old he was constipated on a regular basis. I was advised by my pediatricia...
- The child needs fluids! Create a habit of drinking together in mid morning and in the afternoon. Perhaps get a fancy straw or a new cup to make drinking more fun. O...
- I know that when mine drink a lot of water it's helps a lot plus fresh fruit. Mama of three
11 Month Old's Decrease in Fluid Intake and Constipation
Would you recommend Mamapedia to a friend? (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... My 15 month old can be rather constipated at times. ...
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- A couple things to try: offer her the water or juice in a different way: use a bottle instead of a sippy cup (just brush those teeth :-) ) or try a new sippy cup wi...
- Why don't you try frozen fruit gelato or frozen juice ices? Scrape the treat with a spoon, then feed it to her. I was able to keep my daughter very well hydrated dur...
- Magnesium citrate: http://www.calmnatural.com/product/18340500003 Magnesium Citrate w/ Vit. C: http://www.calmnatural.com/product/18340500005 (this one is bett...
21 Month Old Blood in Stools
She may have been constipated. Her stools were really hard. ... I gave my 6- month old half a jar of prunes and his next poo was back to normal. ...
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- If the blood was bright red (fresh) in appearance and on the exterior of the poop, it is probably from some minor tearing due to the size of the BM. I wouldn't worry u...
- I agree with calling the doctor to let them know. It most likely is from hard stool but just the same calling to inform is never a bad idea. My suggestion would be to ...
- My daughter tends to get constipated. I have started using benefiber, you can get it at most stores, every morning and it really helps! Her pediatrician recommended ...
