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My 1 month old on soy formula has been constipated. tried prune juice and it's not helping. how often can a suppository be given?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Soy milk: Soy milk can be constipating. Another formula may be helpful. If not, get dark karo syrup and a tablespoon or two to the soy formula once or twice a day as needed to prevent constipation. This is assuming that he has a normal bowel system.

Answered 2/23/2015

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My son is a month old & he's constipated, is it too early to give him water or prune juice?

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