Question 1

what to do about constipation in a 7 month old infant?

Accepted Answer

Get baby checked: Constipation at this age is either diet related, i.e excessive dairy intake or some reason for them to hold stools like an anal fissure, for which a proper exam will be helpful. In the meantime, u can add more vegetables to his diet and give him Karo syrup or prune juice.

Question 2

i have a 9 month old baby girl. i accidentally bought children's acetametiphen instead of infant's. do i need to go exchange it or is there a dosage appropriate for infants?

Accepted Answer

No need to return: The concentration found in childrens Acetaminophen can most certainly be used in infants.  The infants concentration is actually currently being phased off of the market.  The amount to be given is weight dependent.  Acetaminophen is dosed at 15mg/kg/ dose.  So, i would need to know childs weight.  A 20 lb baby would get 4 ml every 4- 6 hours.

Question 3

is snoring in 9 month old infant normal?

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Snoring can: Be normal unless your baby is having sleep apnea from enlarged tonsils and adenoids, then they would need to be taken out by ent.We all do snore to a certain degree. It can be very annoying, unhealthy, disrupting .A lot of people suffer from it but, without any respiratory issues. If concerned , please consult with your pediatrician.

Question 4

can a 9 month old infant eat tuna?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: In a healthy 9-month-old no food, including tuna, needs to be delayed to reduce allergies (in fact, feeding may reduce allergies). Great omega-3s in tuna, but watch out for accumulating mercury, especially during first 3 years. Wild salmon is a better first fish. If choose tuna: small, infrequent portions. And 'light' tuna better than 'white'. Some brands have lower mercury (smaller fish) options.

Question 5

my son is 2 year 5 month old , yesterday he ate honey  and today he was constipated,  is this due to infant botulism?

Accepted Answer

Doutful: Children under the age of 12 months are at risk for Botulism is they eat honey (especially raw honey) because their digestive systems can't hand the spores. About 20 percent of  botulism cases involve honey or corn syrup.

Question 6

my breastfed infant is a month old and for the last few days she has been having 1-2 bowel movements a day. is she constipated if so what to give her?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: It is not unusual for babies to have change in stool pattern as they grow. . Also, it is normal for breastfed babies to have longer periods of time with no stools.  Breast milk is the perfect baby food, thus there is less "waste" so to speak.  If the baby's stomach is not distended, and he has a large soft stool infrequently this is not constipation requiring intervention.

Question 7

what should i do about constipation in a 1 week old infant?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Breastfed babies can go 5-6 days without pooping. Formula fed babies 1-2 days. A newborn not pooping needs evaluation after a few days. Try gentle rectal stimulation with a frayed clean q-tip or lubricated tip of a rectal thermometer.  Do not try suppositories, water or other home remedy without discussion with your baby's doctor.

Question 8

my baby accidentally ate honey. he is 10 months old. how worried should i be about infant botulism? he is off balance and constipated.

Accepted Answer

Rare but possible: Infant botulism is rare; most cases occur in babies under 6 months old, but it's possible in a 10 mo.old. Constipation is often the first symptom but I wouldn't be too concerned unless he develops other symptoms such as muscle weakness.Symptoms develop 3-30 days after eating.See
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/botulism.html
and https://www.poison.org/articles/2010-jun/dont-feed-honey-to-infants

Question 9

can pedialyte and water be used for infant constipation? my 7 wk old has hard stools and pain since switching to ar formula for reflux.

Accepted Answer

Not the best: Pedialyte and water are used more for hydration issues in a child.  You need to speak with your Pediatrician regarding treatments for a 7 week old, as "too much" water should not be given either. Best wishes.

Question 10

i have an 11 day old infant who screams and tilts her body as if she is being prodded by something in her abdomen. she will breastfeed for a minutes and starts screaming from gas, and constipation. i have been using breastmilk and formula to feed.

Accepted Answer

Many conditions : There are many conditions which may cause these symptoms. Among them are colic, reflux or an infection.
Please see your PCP, a change of formula or imagining may be ordered.

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I have a 9 month old baby girl. i accidentally bought children's acetametiphen instead of infant's. do i need to go exchange it or is there a dosage appropriate for infants?

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Is snoring in 9 month old infant normal?

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Can a 9 month old infant eat tuna?

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My son is 2 year 5 month old , yesterday he ate honey and today he was constipated, is this due to infant botulism?

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My breastfed infant is a month old and for the last few days she has been having 1-2 bowel movements a day. is she constipated if so what to give her?

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What should i do about constipation in a 1 week old infant?

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My baby accidentally ate honey. he is 10 months old. how worried should i be about infant botulism? he is off balance and constipated.

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Can pedialyte and water be used for infant constipation? my 7 wk old has hard stools and pain since switching to ar formula for reflux.

A member asked:

I have an 11 day old infant who screams and tilts her body as if she is being prodded by something in her abdomen. she will breastfeed for a minutes and starts screaming from gas, and constipation. i have been using breastmilk and formula to feed.

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