Question 1

infant constipation. we have tried prune juice oatmeal and soy milk and nothing is working. can we use a stool softener and what foods to avoid.

Accepted Answer

Natural plugs: Apple sauce, bananas & rice cereal are the main constipators in most infants. Peaches, pears, plums & barley cereal are usually helpful in loosening them.Prune or apple juice(regular adult, not dilute baby) given in amounts of 1-2 ounces 1-2 x/day for a minimum of 3 days will usually loosen a kid.Good luck.

Question 2

what can you give to babies who are constipated?

Accepted Answer

Hard stools: Constipation in infants and toddlers is a common problem.  It is usually temporary, but if left unaddressed can lead to undesirable toileting behaviors, discomfort and distress.  Increasing water intake, offering high fiber juices (peach, pear, prune) and limiting yogurt and cheese may help.  At times, pediatric Fleets enemas or glycerin suppositories are required.  Recommendations depend on age!!

Question 3

what is the best way to relieve an 8 month infant of constipation? he was 2 months premature, does this affect what i can and cannot give him?

Accepted Answer

Try Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and make: Sure the baby is hydrating well. Try 1/3 to a half a lid full once a day.

Question 4

is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Many children become constipated but it is by no means normal - many parents use an occasional glycerin suppository without issue but you really should discuss this with your doctor and have the child checked as this is not normal and possibly a change in diet or a medication may be more helpful especially if this is chronic

Question 5

my newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Is hard and infrequent stools. You can give a glycerin suppository once and see igf that helps. Baby may be crying if mom is breastfeeding and drinking milk, eating dairy. If using milk based formula then can also cause tummy ache. Baby could be colicky too.. Go see your doctor and discuss this. You will feel better and so will baby!

Question 6

infant is constipated. what can i give her to help her. water or prune juice or something else?

Accepted Answer

Remove dairy: Many children do not digest milk well of normally, water is good, Ask pediatrician about probiotics , that also often is helpful

Question 7

was advised to give maalox for infant constipation. is this ok or is miralax (polyethylene glycol) better?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Maalox tends to be more of an antacid.Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is better than constipation.

Question 8

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 9

does cottage chesse constipate babies?

Accepted Answer

Depends on diet: If the only solid food is cottage cheese, this may be constipating to a baby. However, small quantities as part of a varied diet with fiber containing foods such as fruits and vegetables and ensuring plenty of fluids should override any constipating effects it would have.  If baby lactose sensitive, may actually cause loose stools.

Question 10

can babies die from constipation or the pain of pushing?

Accepted Answer

No: Babies often look like they are in pain when having a bowel movement. Their abdominal muscles are not yet very developed, so they need to push a little harder and may turn red in the face. If the stools are soft and mushy, they are not constipated. If they are like hard pellets, it may be harder for them to push them out. Depending on the age of a baby, extra water may be helpful if constipated.

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What is the best way to relieve an 8 month infant of constipation? he was 2 months premature, does this affect what i can and cannot give him?

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Is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

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My newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

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Infant is constipated. what can i give her to help her. water or prune juice or something else?

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Was advised to give maalox for infant constipation. is this ok or is miralax (polyethylene glycol) better?

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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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Does cottage chesse constipate babies?

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Can babies die from constipation or the pain of pushing?

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