What works best for constipation in infants?
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at
12:07 am
My son has been constipated for the last 2 days what works best for constipation? I have tried giving him apple juice and that doesn’t seem to work any other idea’s?
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prune juice
Prune juice.
breastmilk
Kayro syrup!
If he takes formula, you can put it in his formula (just a few drops of it) and that should help ease the constipation. (get the clear kayro)
if he does not take formula, try giving him some kayro in his apple juice. Hope this helps!
apple juice all way work for me
Vodka.
bananas will balance the water in the colon. Give bananas and water. If your child doesn’t drink much water, water down the juice.
also, if there is tummy ache and fussing, put a warm damp cloth on the stomach and gently rub.
(age of child would help for better advice)
I would call my doctor this could lead into a serious problem for a baby.
I gave my daughter some Prunes (ones from Earth’s Best) and my god, did she poop after that. So try something like that.
give him breastmilk if he breastfeeds or just water, many times constipation is due to some level of dehydration. Some fruit high in fiber can work well, like an orange, a mango, prunes.
Try prunes, prune juice or breast milk. When my son started solids at 6 months I had to make sure that I gave him prunes at least every other meal until he adjusted to it. Good luck!
make him eat properly riped rather over riped bananas. it really really works.
food with a lot of fiber in it
Apple juice works on me, but I’ve given my daughter prune juice (generally I water it down with about an ounce of water). Also straight water helps a lot.
Good luck!
I think this only works on newborns but try Vaseline on a Q-Tip and stick it up his butt. It sounds so wrong but I’ve heard it works.
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/05/23/the-night-of-the-q-tip/
http://www.ehow.com/how_4662890_help-baby-constipation.html
It really depends on how old your son is and if he is breastfed/bottle fed.
1. Karo works well, but can cause gas in tummy. So be prepared with gas relief if you go this route. It can be placed in the bottle with formula or expressed milk. Even in a sippy cup with juice.
2. Sweet potatoes or prunes can help in infants 4-6 months.
3. Minimizing or stopping the use of cereals until the constipation stops. Cereals thicken up stool and can be the cause of the problem, or maybe just a factor aiding in it.
If all else fails ask your pediatrician. Good luck and I hope your little one feels better.