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11 Month Old Constipated from Iron supplement...help!
Asked by M.G. from Salt Lake City
on July 6, 2009
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My pediatrician put my 11 month old on iron drops becuase she's anemic, and now she's SO constipated every day! She's eating oatmeal instead of rice cereal, and it's ...
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- I started using a separate iron supplement when I was preg because the one in my pre-natal was not absorbable. I use the one from wish garden- you can order it online....
- My doctor put 2 of my kids on Miralax and that helped. Check with your doc to see what she thinks. Lots of water is also key.
- I'd see about adding some magnesium, either in her diet or as supplements. In Europe they prescribe it to help pregnant moms combat constipation from all the iron in t...
Constipation
Asked by F.V. from New York
on June 12, 2009
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My twin girls are 2 1/2 months old. They both suffer from constipation but one more than the other. We have been putting 1/2 tsp. Karo syrup in the bottles per the p...
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- Dear Mom, Are your breast feeding? Because Some breast fed babies absorb the nutrients MORE. If NOT then I suggest giving the girls 2 oz of water per day. Al...
- Prune juice diluted with water given several times a day works really well. At that age, give about 1 tsp 5-6 times a day, diluted of course. She is still very young...
- My girls (who are now 11 and 8 and still suffer from constipation), started having troubles as infants. We made their formula with prune juice instead of water, or a ...
Constipation Issue for My 6 Year Old
Asked by S.T. from Washington DC
on June 2, 2009
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Hi MOMS
My daughter is 6 year old . She is having constipation problem for the last one year .She however doesnt complain of stomach ache.
sometimes she doesnt go to...
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- When my daughter has that problem i give her some fiber one cereal.. (Carmeal delight) or fiber one bar they are very good. And she goes right away. D.
- Our pediatric Dr. said to try pear juice. My daughter has the same issue. The pear juice seems to work when we use it. Good luck!
- Ground (organic if you choose) flaxseed did the trick for me! It's fiber and you add it to anything; oatmeal, yogurt, icecream, peanut butter & jelly sandwhiches... A...
Need Help W/constipation
Asked by H.W. from Jackson
on June 1, 2009
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My 2yr old is suffering w/constipation on a daily bases. She screams and strains real bad.Her pedia has tried all kinds of perscriptions and nothing is working. Ihave ...
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- I know of a product called Fletcher's Castoria that my mom used on me as a child. I have not seen it around as I luckily haven't had this problem with my DD. BUt with ...
- I would check with her doctor but she needs more fiber you can get over the counter fiber some are tasteless and clear but I would check with her doctor first I have a...
- My daughter is 2 1/2 and has suffered with the same problem since the day she was born. She was on special formula and then was on a prescription medicine daily for 6...
Constipation
Asked by C.B. from Springfield
on April 13, 2009
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My 2 year old had beent taking milk of magnesia to keep her bowl movements regular however combined with her diet it was making her have a runny stool. when I asked t...
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- These type of products really aren't good for young children. You really need to add more fruit and veggies and fiber. I use a fiber powder to mix into food and frui...
- My son has had this problem for years he is 10 now started when he was 3. I have tried everything! I have tried prunes(5 a day) friut salad veggies and on and on.. I a...
- Your pharmacist is correct! Acidophilous is the best thing I have given my son. I started giving him acidophilous when he was 6 weeks old, and he has NEVER been cons...
Natural Products to Relieve Chronic Constipation in Kids
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on March 19, 2009
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My 8 year old has trouble with constipation. The pharmacist recommended miralax but I wouldn't want to use it for more than a week after researching it. It also says t...
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- Prune juice or prune w/apple combo will work, and the baby versions are usually lower in sugar. Also, Benefiber has a children't version out now, which is more gentle...
- try pure pumpkin in can, I buy Libby's. I use it for myself to address both constipation and diarrhea. Do not use baking pumpkin with sugar, or any other add ons. F...
- It looks like everyone has their own little cure. I'm a healthcare practitioner, and I tell people to use Magnesium Malate. Or there is Natural Calm (at the healthfo...
8 Wk Old Constipated Looking for Suggestions to Help Him
Asked by C.N. from Toledo
on December 27, 2008
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Hi ladies, I think my little one (8 wk. old boy) is constipated, he hasnt pooped in 2-3 days which is totally NOT his norm, his has been more irritable, stinky, stinky...
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- prune juice 50% solution diluted with water, worked everytime with my sons, give him an ounce or two if your that worried. If your breastfeeding not pooping for a day...
- Give him lots of water and clear fluids and call your pediatrician.
- My daughter had the same issue, she had a little jaundice and we also had to massage her butt to get her to go #2. She eventually grew out of it and I also brestfeed. ...
A Poop Question
Asked by N.G. from Portland
on November 5, 2008
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my 7 month old daughter seems to be a bit constipated! I know this is normal for breast fed babies, but she cries when she finally goes (about everyother day) and (sor...
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- Hi - I do think that rice can constipate. That is one of the foods that is recommended when they have diahrea(sp?). I started my son with rice when he started solid fo...
- My daughter was having constipation issues. We began giving her prune juice mixed with water. I began doing 1/3 juice 2/3 water mix in bottle (now a sippy cup). She wo...
- Hi, N., My son used to scream and turn red whenever he had a BM, and showed lots of signs of discomfort and irritability leading up to it. We took him for some Cr...
2 1/2 Year Old with Severe Constipation
Asked by S.M. from Detroit
on October 29, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 year old granddaughter who since she was 10 months old has had great difficulty having a bowel movement. She only goes 1 to 2 times per week on a good w...
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- Does she eat vegetables. We talk alot to my son about eating vegetables and how it will help make it easiier to to go. If she will eat granola bars, start getting Fibe...
- I am sorry if it sounds obvious, but has he told the mother what he seems to have luck with? Maybe if she were to try it for 2 weeks and see the difference? Worth a ...
- You've already gotten some great advice so I won't repeat, but I will add that steamed zucchini or broccoli, sweet potatoes, grapes, pears, watered down juice, tomato ...
Constipation
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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My son is 7 months old he has not had a bowel since last Friday. Today is Wednesday and still no luck. Does anyone have any tips I could have to help my son get a bowl...
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- I second the prunes. Please don't give him any type of medication-natural or otherwise- without checking with the pedi. Both my sons went through a time with constip...
- try Walgreens Infants & Children Glycerin Suppositories Laxative http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100104&navAction=jump&navCount=0&nug=VPD&skuid=...
- Cooked carrots can be a MAJOR cause of constipation. I would eliminate those immediately! Also, a good home remedy for relief is corn syrup (Karo). Add a couple of ...
