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Constipation
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 19, 2012
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My son is 3 weeks old and I recently switched from breastfeeding to formula due to unfortunate circumstances. He has none gone poop in a little over 2 days, and I'm st...
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- At that age...even breastfed babies can get gas and be uncomfortable...a little moreso for breastfed babies :(. It may end up working itself out in the next food days...
- An ounce of chamomile tea. I've heard that Karo syrup works, but my baby didn't like it. I think it was too sweet.
- call pediatrician any question is important.
Constipation
Asked by J.M. from Portland
on February 23, 2009
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I know this gets asked a lot here but couldnt find a similar question in the few minutes I searched. My 2 year old daughter hasnt had a bowel movement for going on 4 d...
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- Take her to the DR. She could have a blockage in her bowel.
- Hi J., The OTC powder Marda is talking about is called Miralax and it works great. It's a stool softener, so it doesn't make you go, it just softens the stools, whi...
- Try jello water. Watered apple juice or white grape juice. We've had this terrible flu/cough/fever/nausea now for 10 days. It hangs on. You could try BabyLax, it's...
Constipation!
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on October 28, 2006
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I got such great adviced from my last question, Im going to ask another!! :O)
My little one is constipated - I didnt know this until the ped told me that he should no...
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- S., Adding corn syrup to milk bottles is an ancient practice. A five month old's BMs shouldn't be liquid and they shouldn't be hard either. They should be soft. ...
- Carrot juice is supposed to be better than prune juice for constipation. It works pretty well. You may be able to disguise the taste more than prune juice, but I don...
- One of our twins had a huge issue with that and we were told to put a 1/2 tsp. of dark Karro Syrup in her bottle and BOOM, she was cleaned out! She's 4 1/2 now and fr...
Constipation
Asked by R.J. from Atlanta
on January 25, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I have been having trouble with my bowels. I havent been able to have a movement all day. I had one early this morning, but it was a struggle. After that...
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- I also have suffered from chronic constipation. I've never been seen for it though. I will go a couple of days without a bowel movement and as far as I can tell it's...
- Hi R., Constipation and Diarrhea are caused by about the same thing and you need fiber all the time to keep your bowels healthy. I take a psyllium husk Fiber produc...
- Milk of Magnesia and stool softeners till you are regular for a week. then back off one. in a few days if it does not become easier, call your doctor.
Constipation
Asked by S.B. from Lafayette
on November 11, 2006
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does anyone know a home remedie for a 2 month old that is constipated?
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- I also have heard about karo syrup never had to use it yet but heard it works. Also laying them on their back and bending their knees up to their chest might help get ...
- S., Prune Juice works WONDERS for my little man. I buy the Gerber bottles and I think they are less than a dollar for a small bottle. I put a capful in all of his bot...
- WebMD with AOL Health - Constipation, Age 11 and Younger -- Home Treatment This site might help you with this and any other health problems that might occur.
Constipation
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on September 27, 2008
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My daughter has been constipated for a few weeks. She cries and strains when she poops and there are specks of blood. She refuses to drink water despite my attempts. ...
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- Try sugary things, like Kool Aid and popsicles all day long. And then use those glycerin suppositories. They are easy to use and don't hurt and work quickly. There'...
- I think apples/applesauce/apple juice is supposed to do the trick. Can try pickles too (because of the vinegar). When my daughter was a baby I had to give her a baby...
- Grapes, grapes, grapes.
Constipation for My 4 Week Old
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on September 27, 2010
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my 4 wk old girl has been experiencing constipation ans was wondering what home remedies worked best for you all
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- Agreement with changing diet if breastfeeding (try drinking at least a gallon or more of water a day to "lighten" up milk for easier passing -- put a 10 oz glass next ...
- Is she bottle fed or breastfed. Is she only going small amounts of hard poops? If she just isn't going daily it doesn't mean she's constipated as long as her poop isn'...
- I would check with the pediatrician first before doing anything with such a young baby. My daughter had constipation around 4 months, and the pediatrician had me put ...
Constipation :(
Asked by J.G. from San Diego
on June 6, 2008
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My friend takes care of her neice but doesnt have legal guardianship and the baby's dad wont get her health insurance so its hard to get her in to the dr. but here's t...
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- Wow, your friend is a good woman to be taking care of her niece, and what a great friend she has in you. If the advice on here doesn't work tell your friend to call 21...
- Give her pitted fruits, peaches, plums, apricots... several times a day. There's an enzyme that helps. And, lots of water, cut back a bit on the dairy and research wha...
- I agree that it needs to be solved with food. Never give a baby a supplement that you can't find out what is really in it and where it is grown and made. Please rese...
Need Remedies for Morning Sickness
Asked by B.A. from Richland
on November 22, 2009
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I am about 8.5 weeks pregnant and the morning sickness started to hit pretty hard this past week. I am just wondering what kinds of easy remedies other moms have had ...
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- B., When I was pregnant with my now six year old son and thought I had morning sickness I tried keeping some saltines or bread on my nightstand to eat when I woke u...
- Prenatal vitamins before you go to bed. Peppermint gum through the day. Fresh air. Fresh air really does the trick! Food at regular intervals. Rest. I am battling it s...
- Hi B., I'm about 16 weeks pregnant and went through several weeks of pretty miserable nausea/morning sickness. In the attempt to help another symptom, heart burn i...
Need Help with Constipation
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on October 22, 2007
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My 15 month old has suffered with constipation for the last couple of months. I have tried several remedies including prune juice (he doesn't like it and won't take mo...
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- My daughter has experienced constipation as well. She had it so bad that it actually became difficult to urinate. We had to give her a children's enema. Not a good ...
- Have you tried to find the source of his constipation? Too much cheese or milk? Maybe a lactose issue? If it only happens when he's had certain food it could be an ...
- My daughter had GERD as an infant and is lactose intolerant, so I'm no stranger to constipation. I have become quite a little pro at dealing with issues concerning die...
