can mylicon drops cause constipation
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Formula Feeding Help
That can cause constipation. Call your doctor though to see what they say. ... but can sometimes cause gas, but Mylicon (simethicone drops) are very ...
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- Hey N.. I am sorry you are having all these formula problems, I know that could be stressful with a new baby. But...my first son showed those signs with his first 24...
- My now 3 yr old had very similar issues and we found out she worked well with a Soy based formula. Soy is heavier and reduces spit up. The nutramegin was not heavy en...
- hi N.. if she's having trouble with milk-based, i would try soy. be careful, soy can cause constipation as well. i would check with your pediatrician on what to do be...
Breastfed Infant with Gas/BM Problems--please Help!
I have been told that Mylicon drops coat the stomache, therfore relieving the pain temporarily, ..... Too many gas drops can cause gas problems as well. ...
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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....
5 Month Old Baby with Excessive Gas
I used mylicon drops with all three of my little ones. ... Massage to the right follows the digestive track and can help with constipation. ... Cause if you do that would make lots of sense for him to be so gassey cause he has to suck ...
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- My daughter was the same with the gas. It was suggested by a doctor that we try soy formula, it worked. She is on a soy formula that works very well for her. Do you pu...
- Try gently massaging your son's abdominal area around his bellybutton, to the left. Just use a couple of fingers and go in a big circle around the belly button. Star...
- Hello, my name is J., I am a millitary wife also, we live in Germany. My son is 22 weeks. Now about your sons gas, you said he eats oatmeal and fruit? Do you give it t...
11 Month Old and Formula
Also, you can give her Mylicon drops (I am sure the pediatrician will say it's fine). You give those every 2.5 hours and ... Constipation Causing Formula ...
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- Congratulations for giving your child the best milk for 11 months! This is wonderful! Now you may need to swith formulas. Try a soy based formula. Many children ca...
- At 11mo. I would just switch to whole milk. It is not as good as breastmilk but better than formula.
- If you are giving her regular formula, she may be allergic to it and needs to be on soy formula. Both my kids were alergic to cows-milk based formula but they are fne ...
No Bowell Movements in Last 18 Hrs??
The warmth of skin to skin contact can be very helpful for constipation as well. ..... Even veggies can cause gas, so watch and research what you are eating ... We used Mylicon drops and you have to use it consistently for it to work, ...
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- I had the exact same problem with my son who is now 5. It sounds as if you are breastfeeding and if you are, NO spicy foods at all. I had to start from scratch with my...
- Hi C., Babies can go up to 5 days with no bowel movements and still be fine. 18 hours is not long enough to be worried...UNLESS her stomach is hard, distended, she...
- If she normally has bowel movements more often, like 1-2 times per day, then she is constipated. Some babies do go less often, but the important thing is what was her...
Terribly Gassy 3 Week Old. Need Advice on Formula.
Did this formula cause her problems? Or just the Similac? ... He had painful gas , and also became constipated.It was so sad. ... I use Little Remedies gas drops that can be purchased at babies r us for gas and .... When he did get gas I would give him the Mylicon drops then put him in my lap facing away from me. ...
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- I highly recommend switching to Nestle Good Start formula. Our son was really gassy too, until our Ped suggested switching to Good Start, and what a difference! You ...
- All my kids had gas. First was nursed, 2nd both bottle and nurse, 3rd mainly nursed until 8 months than bottle. So they all got gas drops. For the baby on the bottle I...
- My son was terribly gassy, and just as you described. I ended up using Enfamil LactoFree for my son because he couldn't and still can't handle Lactose. I buy him Lacto...
2 Month Old with Terrible Gas Pains
Ny friend had a baby 6 weeks early and had the same problem w/ gas and constipation. ... Mine recommended Mylicon drops with every feeding for a while for my daughter. ... but have you asked your doctor if you can give him Mylicon yet? ... and spinach cause i was worried it would be too hard on her stomach, ...
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- Try switching to a soy based formula, he is probably lactose intolerant.
- J., I am sorry you are going through that! Have you tried the "Little Tummy's" medicine? Or the Simylicon (sp?) gas relief drops? Those really helped my girls. Als...
- J., I got your thank you note and I wanted to tell you that I left my cell phone at home today (Thursday) feel free to call me at work ###-###-####. I will be at my d...
My 8 Week Old Daughter Is Constipated and MISERABLE!! Please Help!!
Aug 2, 2009 ... Soy Formula does cause constipation. .... For gas, use Mylicon. You can put it in every bottle and it works! ... You put a few drops in thier bottle and shake it up. ... Constipation Causing Formula ...
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- You know, one of my son's had the very same problem.... I had found that there are some children's suppositories that work very well... and believe it or not the inex...
- Hello, I have a son who is 4 months old and little while back he seemed like he was constipated. His pediatrician said he could have 1 ounce of water a day but not ...
- I would suggest using a "sensitive" formula instead of soy. There is a lot of evidence against giving soy to babies. It's not especially good for adults, either, unle...
Infant Constipation
The cereal will cause some constipation. Try putting making a 6 ounce bottle of .... her intake of milk versus solids. try mylicon drops it might help. ...
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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, ...
When Is It Okay to Give a Infant Water?
You can give a baby water at any time. It's harmless. .... Hiccups don't really cause distress to the baby - they may be entertaining and babies often have them in utero. .... Also what helps is Mylicon drops to relieve the gas. Water doesn' t hurt a baby, .... for some reason plain water gets the baby constipated. ...
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- You can give a baby water at any time. It's harmless. Just put it in a bottle or see if she can sip out of a cup.
- I'm not sure of the exact time when it's okay to start giving them water....but I know it's months from now. If you're breastfeeding....I would put my son up to the b...
- I gave my daughter water from day one and the only thing it did was help her to drink it as a toddler. Whenever you're comfortable with it, go for it!
