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I think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

Prune juice / karo: You can try some prune juice or karo syrup. You can give a tablespoon for every 4 oz of milk. Less or more depending on stool frequency.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

I think my 1 year old son could benefit from stool softener. is there a natural remedy or otc product i can give him? will prune juice do the trick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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