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Infant Contipated After Taking Vitamin Drop with Iron
Asked by K.T. from New York
on August 27, 2009
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My exclusively breastfed 2-month baby was recommended by the his doctor to supplement with Vitamin D. I gave him Poly-vi-sol which has the D but it has iron too. I sto...
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- Years ago the doctor told me to give a small amount of clear caro syrup to help constipation . Maybe it will help
- Hi K., The AAP does recommend supplementing breastfed babies with 400 IU Vitamin D per day starting by 2 months http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/125317.php....
- Hi K., That is the iron. He will probably have very dark stool when it does come. If you are eating a well balanced diet & nursing on demand your baby should be get...
Constipation in Almost 8 Month Old Starting Solids
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on October 11, 2008
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My 8 month old daughter has just started eating stage one baby foods in the last couple weeks. I tried rice cereal at 6 months and she had no interest. Every two wee...
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- I am not into wholistic medicine or organic foods but my MIL is, and she introduced us to infant acidophilous when my son was 6 weeks old. Acidopilous is active good ...
- I don't worry about frequency as much as comfort. When my son is constipated I can tell by how much he has to 'work' at it. As long as he's not obviously trying to g...
- it is very normal for this to happen once starting solids. her body will adjust soon and she will become more regular but it will still be stinking and so will the ga...
Constipation
Asked by M.B. from Nashville
on March 5, 2007
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hi i noticed that almost everyday her stool is hard i say about 90% of the time...and the other 10% its really soft as can be...is she constipated? and if so what can ...
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- You should try pear juice. It has worked for my two and many others in the family. It normally works within 1 hour and helps with gas also.
- I don't think you are supposed to use kayro for a baby that young..Something about the spores in it(same goes for honey..)..You could give her some juice,straight juic...
- Hi Ashley. Both of my boys had problems with constipation. The BEST thing I did was get gylcerin suppositories. You can find them anywhere. Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Wa...
4 Week Old with Constipation
Asked by K.E. from Corvallis
on July 19, 2008
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My friend has a 4 week old boy, he had jaundice when born and spent a week on a bili-blanket and is just fine now. But now he has another problem, he seems to be cons...
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- I would switch formulas. Constipation can be a sign of a dairy allergy or intolerance. She may need to try a low lactose or soy based formula. Although, some babies a...
- My daughter has crohns disease. She used to fuss and hold her tummy before pooping too, we thought she had colic at birth and then had it a lot... When she was 2 years...
- I would definitely recommend that your friend takes the child to the doctor again. If the doctor saids nothing is wrong, take the child to a different doctor. No matt...
Constipation During Pregnancy Fix (WW)
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on February 12, 2009
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Hi All,
Does anyone if its safe to eat Weight Watchers products during pregnancy.
I am not on WW, I can't due to pregnancy, but I did use those products
before pr...
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- Hi S., there is nothing wrong with eating weight watchers food while you are pregnant. Since weight watchers focuses on healthy eating alternatives, its about a li...
- What works very well and is safe to take to keep you regular during pregnancy as well as when you're not pregnant is Benefiber. It is completely flavorless and disolv...
- Lots of water & eating dried prunes helped me a lot.
Constipated Baby
Asked by K.O. from Salt Lake City
on October 24, 2008
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My son is 12 days old and he has has several bowel movements a day but has a very hard time getting it out. Sometimes he will push off and on for an hour before he can...
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- My son is 19mos old and is still having that problem. We did all the formula changing when he was still on it and it didnt seem to matter. Check with your doctor. M...
- K., Are you commited to breastfeeding? If so, the more you breastfeed the more milk you will have. Also, make sure you are getting plenty of water. If you are dehyd...
- If you drink prune juice it should get to him through your milk. Also cut out dairy, it is mucus forming, which may be causing the runny part. There are herbs you can ...
Toddler with Constipation
Asked by M.C. from Las Vegas
on March 12, 2008
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my toddler has been potty trained for a year now. recently, he has problems with constipation and soiling his underwear. i've tried laxatives and altering his diet b...
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- It sounds like he has Encopresis. Don't use laxatives. I recommend seeing a Dr. so they can get you on their "clean out" regimen and get your little guy back to poop...
- M..i watch my grandson 3 days a week. he's 3years. he is potty trained. he too, started to get constipated. but the problem was he was holding it in.maybe thats whats ...
- Hi M.; I raised four children. I always give them a balance diet of fruits,vegetables,fish,chicken,beef,pork. I don't give them a soft drinks in my house, only wat...
Constipation
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on October 23, 2007
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My 7 week old daughter is having trouble with some constipation. She started on Similac and changed it to Enfamil then to Enfamil Gentlease. She is going but having tr...
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- You may want to speak with her doctor about trying formula without Iron. My brother had that problem as a baby.
- My 8 week old son just got out of the NICU and had some trouble with this. Next time you change her diaper, pull her knees towards her tummy and hold them there for a...
- Don't know if you are still having the constipation problems. I work at a Children's hospital...and I recommend seeing a pediatrician first and foremost. If you have...
Constipation in My 14 Week Old
Asked by L.M. from Tampa
on March 27, 2008
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HI, my 14 week old little boy has had a real difficult time with his digestion. Initially, we were dealing with him spitting up constantly and now he is going 3-5 days...
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- I always found that apple juice or prune juice always worked the best also water helps with constipation but only give him bottled nursery water. Hope that helps :) If...
- It's always a little scary to get referred to a specialist, but the GI doc could hold the answers. My son was a big spitter too, though constipation has never been an...
- Hi L. this problem is not new. I am a grandmother and have 24 nieces and nephews and almost as many great nieces and nephews. I recall a few of them having this proble...
Help with Constipation
Asked by M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2008
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My almost 2 year old daughter appears to be constipated. yesterday she bairly ate anything and kept trying to "push" but nothing ever came out. She seems to be in pain...
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- I have an 8 year old that had that problem just last week. He was actually doubled over in pain and we took him to the emergency clinic and an x-ray showed his colon ...
- My daughter takes Miralax and it works like a charm! It is available in drug stores. Ask your doctor about it first. My daughter started taking it when she was 4.
- When my four year old was about one, she used to get really constipated too, our Dr. told me to give her metamucil wafers, they come in a box with each one individuall...
