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Can similac advance infant formula with iron make a newborn constipated?
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Not specifically: This is an old myth that is perpetuated year to year. Iron given at therapeutic levels can cause constipation, but studies find no correlation with the level in formula. Infants may process one brand of formula slower or faster than another and any delay in emptying will lead to constipation.
Answered 6/16/2013
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