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Formula and Constipation - Still Struggling
We tried the soy version but that caused constipation too, at least in my baby it did. We still do a mixture of pear and prune juice. ...
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- I am having the constipation problem currently with my 9 week old. I'm told by the pediatricians that switching formula is a last resort. I have been giving our son ...
- much to many people's amazement, soy is not always the best option for bebies. many are allergic and it's not that easy to digest. and contrary to previous beliefs, ...
- I went through all of this and the only formula that worked was Enfamil Gentlease for my daughter. I also want to add that I disagree with continuing any baby on a fo...
Constipation!!!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHH
Aug 26, 2009 ... Not only will it keep you loosened up but is great omega 3 for babies brain. I had terrible constipation with my first but not bad with the second and I ...
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- First, call your OB/GYN to see what they recommend. Second, go get a huge bunch of grapes (grapes make you go) and maybe even some pears. Stay away from bananas an...
- I was told to take metamucil (powder form in a glass of orange juice or something). It worked for me.
- If your doctor gives you the OK, try Milk of Magnesia - it's old school, but it works. It's also great for that first post-partum poo, too.
Baby Constipation
Read all 32 responses: "I think my poor baby is constipated, she's pushing and straining and crying like it hurts, she had a smidgon of a bm in her diaper ...
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- Our little guy had the same problem at about the same age. We tried the juice and about everything else before giving him a baby enema. We got it at Walmart/Walgreen...
- Get some baby suppositories. They are made of glycerin which is harmless. Also, try some diluted prune juice, or water with dark Karo in it. Good luck!
- You can do corn syrup, but run that by your doctor first. Prunes or anything with a "p" (pear, peach, etc.) have done the trick for us. You don't mention how old she...
Could Formula Be Making My 1 Month Old Constipated?
Formula can cause babies to become constipated. .... By the way, my friend whose baby was constipated from formula was able to go back to nursing and she ...
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- Hi J.! Absolutely, is my answer to your question! My daughter was horribly constipated once we made the switch around 5 months from breast milk to formula (the sam...
- My daughter had a problem with Enfamil Lipil. She too was getting constipated on her formula. Her dr put her on Enfamil Lipil Low Iron in the pink container. It helped...
- If the formula has added iron it more than likely is doing it. This happened to my son and it is hard to make people believe you. good luck
Constipation & Breastfed Babies
Read all 22 responses: "I recently joined mamasource and was very thankful for all of the help with my first request for getting my 3 1/2 month old to sleep ...
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- It's totally normal. My son did this at this age too and he was strictly breastfed. He would go a week at a time sometimes. I've even heard of babies going 3 weeks ...
- i used to use childrens suppositories on my son..doc said they are totally safe and fine..sure made a difference!
- Are you also constipated? Maybe something in your diet isn't working. However, it could be totally normal for her. One parent in my baby group has two daughters and...
Constipation Causing Formula
How do you know the baby is constipated? all babies grunt when they're bearing ... They say breastfed babies don't get constipated, but I don't believe it. ...
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- Iron is the culprit! Try a formula without iron.... you will see a difference, we did with my daughter within 1 1/2 weeks.Congrats on your first baby! Relax and don't ...
- I exclusively breastfed for the first 9 months and my daughter would get constipated on occaision, as would some babies of friends of mine who exclusively breastfed (o...
- my daughter went through the same thing. her dr told me to mix 4oz of water with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. it really works and they love the tase. you may need to d...
Infant Constipation
The cereal will cause some constipation. Try putting making a 6 ounce bottle of water... 2 ounces natural baby apple juice and 4 ounces of water... my ...
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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, ...
Starting Solids and Constipation
You know your baby's constipation has cleared up when the stools turn to complete mush..almost like diarrhea. That's when your baby's been cleaned out. ...
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- I would definitely recommend starting some fruit! Pears are great. I used this website as a guide for introducing foods (with my Ped's approval!) http://www.wholesom...
- I put some prune juice into my babys cereal not much just a few table spoons or i buy gerber 1st food prunes and feed her 1/2 at first and then finnish it. Pears can ...
- I would recommend prunes. They work well for my daughter.
5 Week Old Constipated
Similac has iron which will make the baby constipated until he gets used to it. ... You say your baby might be constipated I recommend giving him similac ...
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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 ...
What Can I Do for Constipation
The karo doesn't make the baby go, it just makes the stool soft. Give it in the first bottle of the day and the last bottle at night, if the constipation is ...
