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Hi doc! i have a 7 months old baby and she has been has struggling with constipation ever since i started her on formula milk when she was 3 months, she is drinking nan optipro and i want to change her formula what can you recommend?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Options: Sometimes the soy based formulas have more stool bulk & may help. You may be able to stay with what you have by adding 1-2 oz of full strength prune juice 1-3X/day spaced out. This acts as a mild laxative & can be increased/decreased as needed to reach the poop consistency you desire.

Answered 5/3/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doc! i have a 7 months old baby and she has been has struggling with constipation ever since i started her on formula milk when she was 3 months, she is drinking nan optipro and i want to change her formula what can you recommend?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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