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My 3 wk preemie has been doing a lot of straining and crying while straining the dr. told me to give her a tsp of clear karo syrup in a half oz of water wanted to know if that was safe she has soft po?
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Yes: Karo syrup is safe and effect, brings fluid into the intestines and helps her not to strain.
Answered 4/4/2014
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Hold the Karo Syrup: The american acad of peds doesn't recommend giving infants, especially preemies corn (karo) syrup. It was a common home remedy, but today's commercially prepared dark corn syrup may not contain the type of chemicals (sugars) that draw fluid into the gut thus softening stool making dark corn syrup ineffective for infant constipation. Ask your pediatrician about giving small amt of h20 or juice.
Answered 4/4/2014
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