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Is it safe to use pedi lax suppository on a 12 day old baby?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Breastfeeding: Breastfed babys can go as long as a week without having a stool. All very normal.And a suppository is not needed.

Answered 1/21/2014

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