A member asked:

2 month old baby experiencing hard tube like stool (with fussiness). is on milk base formula. is offering about 2 oz daily of water+brown sugar ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Constipation is: diagnosed in infants 2 months old & older who have 3 symptoms: firm, dry pebbly stools, no bowel movement for 2-3 days in a formula fed baby & straining/crying while having a bowel movement or taking > 10 minutes to pass a stool. If these criteria are met & baby is over 2 months, give 1 oz./day of apple or pear juice, 1st diluted to ¼ strength with cooled boiled water, then ½ strength, if needed.

Answered 12/6/2015

1.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more