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What can i give my two week old son for constipation. he has plenty of wet diapers day and night but it is hard for him to have a poopy one.?
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Sugar water: You can use some sugar water. Mix 1tsp to 4-6oz and give 1-1, 5 oz couple times a day. Use regular sugar, do not use honey.
Answered 11/20/2020
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KARO SYRUP!: Been lucky with with a teaspoon of karo syrup(brown) mixed with 4 ozs of baby's formula! some grandmothers swear by manzanilla or chamomille tea! good luck!
Answered 9/30/2012
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