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My 3month old.is breastfed and has always made regular bowel movements until recently, he has not gone now in 5 days. is there something we can give?
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2-3oz of Apple juice: The relative amount of sugar in apple juice should get him moving. Do not dilute it.
Answered 12/20/2012
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