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Is 7 Month Old Breast Fed Baby Constipated?
My 7 month old baby started solids at 6 months and I'm wondering if he's constipated. He eats rice cereal made with breastmilk in the morning, ...
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- You are correct that breast fed babies do not get constipated but you are no longer just breast feeding. His stool is perfectly normal for a baby that has started bab...
- That sounds fairly normal. Breastfed babies can get constipated when they start adding solids. The poop just tends to get more adult like the older they get and the ...
- My dr. told me rice cereal is binding, so he recommended giving rice cereal once a day and either barley or oatmeal for the second serving of cereal a day. That way, ...
Constipation in an 13 Month Old
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ..... My 8 month old has been constipated a few times and regular apple juice works ...
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- My son, who i a twin, had the same problem at the same age. I tried karo syrup and everything. I took himto the hospital and everything they told me to do i had alread...
- I've heard pear juice works wonders. Also, my son was on Enfamil Lipil, and I tried to switch to the Target brand to save money. For whatever reason, he was severely...
- Since you have tried prunes I would give him prune juice or apple juice and bananas. This worked for me when my children were younger. I would also rub (massage) his...
Need Help with 16 Month Old Daughter's Severe Constipation
About the time I stopped nursing and started my 16 month old on formula (10 mo) she started getting constipated and had a flare up of eczema. ...
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- I blend/hide prunes in a lot of my son's food. It acually is quite tasty. send me a message if you would like some suggestions or concoctions that I make. My son is ki...
- E., Take your daughter to her pediatrician. If the pediatrician does not have a solution, request a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist. While this typ...
- My Daughter had constipation after I stopped nursing as well. I Put 1 tablespoon of karo syrup in her bottles. It is something my gram told me. Also if she eats alot o...
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...
Seeking Help for Toddler Constipation
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... my 5 month old gets constipated. the doc told me to cut out apple sauce and bananas, ...
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- I'm a nurse in a pediatric office and we see this ALOT. It is common when toddlers are potty training b/c they're scared and hold their stool in. but there are some ...
- My youngest child did this while potty training. He didn't want to poop in the potty and held it till he was very constipated. My husband, a nurse, purchased a bottl...
- my 5 month old gets constipated. the doc told me to cut out apple sauce and bananas, becuase they can be binding. They said to mix some DARK caro syrup with water an...
16 Month Old Teething
Read all 5 responses: "Hi My 16 month old has been later than her older sister was in getting her ... constipated 6 month old · traveling with 16 month old ...
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- The normal teething order according to Dr. Sears Baby Book is 6-12 months incisors, 12-18 months first molars, 18-24 months canine teeth, and 24-30 months two year mol...
- My almost 18 m.o. son is doing the same thing. He has the top four, but only 3 on the bottom, and now is getting molars before the 4th bottom one is through. He has al...
- Are you looking for advise on the constipation?? If she is really constipated a little MOM (milk of magnesia) in the morning works really well. But you should also mak...
9 Month Old with Constipation
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... My baby is 9 months old, almost 10 months, and has constipation. He has always had a problem ...
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- glycerin suppositories-over the counter, they melt fast and are just solid glycerin, the oil melts and helps keep the poop loose!!They even have them in small sizes fo...
- There are suppositories you can use. I used one on my daughter when she was about a month old. Naturally, you don't use the entire thing - her pediatrician had us use ...
- Hi M., Infant massage works well. You can google it to see how to do it, but basically you give firm, consistent pressure in a circular motion in the abdomen area. ...
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 ...
6 Year Old Who Is Picky Eater and Recently Very Constipated
Read all 6 responses: "My 6 year old daughter who has been a very picky eater all ... My son has been struggling with constipation since age 2 and he is now 5 1/2. ... 9 Month Old to Sleep All Night! What Are Your Family's Rules for. ...
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- My son has been struggling with constipation since age 2 and he is now 5 1/2. He has been on prescribed medication for a few years and it works great. Now there is a...
- You should give her some fiber. There are fiber supliments that can disslove into anything she will eat. I use one called Benefiber. It looks like sugar and you can mi...
- I would consult with your doctor on what would be best for her. I have heard good things about Miralax like others have said. I know you said she is a picky eater, b...
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 ...
