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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...
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 ...
Constipation
This will probably last until you start her on a sippy cup (at 6 months we can ... Next question: Help for 7-Month Old with Constipation, Hard Stools ...
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- I would add some prune juice (about an oz) to my daughter's BM bottle. This would help her tremendously. I would buy it from Trader Joes or Whole Foods. Good lu...
- Hi P., I just went through the same thing with my daughter. She is now 7 months but several weeks ago she was VERY constipated. My husband and I did a little rese...
- my 5 month old is in the same boat. Her pediatrician suggested an ounce of warm water once a day and if she seems really constipated to mix 1 part prune juice with 2 ...
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...
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,...
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 ...
8 Month Old Is Constipated What Can I Give Here
Next question: Help for 7-Month Old with Constipation, Hard Stools ... Help for 7-Month Old with Constipation, Hard Stools ... Constipated 6 Mos. Old ...
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- Dark Karo Syrup. 3 tsp. to every 3 oz. of formula. We are still giving it to our daughter and she will be 7 months on Tuesday.
- Hi E., Try baby apple juice...that worked for my kids! C. (mom of 3, grandma of 2)
- My daughter gets the same way and prune juice with NO pulp and NOT from concentrate mixed with distilled water works great! We tried lots of stuff and that worked the...
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
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 ...
Help Potty Training a Constantly Constipated 2 Year Old
My second son was 6 weeks early. I had to start the potty training all over again. .... 17 Month Old with Major Constipation. HELP! ...
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- B., If it were my child i would try what Sarah said and stay away from the mirilax if possible. Mirilax is polyethyln glycol, Chief precursor to ethylyne glycol ...
- Hi, I have had constipation problems in the past with my children. One thing I learned is that you have to switch their diet, there are no ways around it. First, giv...
- I just finished potty training my 2 year old daughter a few months ago and the poop was the only issue. She was holding it for a couple days and I think because she wa...
