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A member asked:

My baby has had hard stools for the past 3 1/2 months, he is only 4 1/2 months old, he goes about every other day and its always hard. he's on formula?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Constipated: You should talk to your pediatrician about a possible formula change In the meantime give your baby an occasional bottle of baby prune juice.

Answered 5/30/2014

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