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Would karo syrup help with baby constipation?
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No: You could try a little prune juice as previously recommended by dr. Ferguson. For more information see: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/karo-syrup-for-constipation/an01826.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Myo clinic Recomend: Don't treat infant constipation with corn (karo) syrup. Dark corn syrup was once a common home remedy for infant constipation. However, today's commercially prepared dark corn syrup might not contain the type of chemical structure that draws fluid into the intestine and softens stool. This makes dark corn syrup ineffective for infant constipation.
Answered 3/13/2023
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