For those of you who have had kids with constipation and holding it in issues during potty training and used mineral oil. How long should it take for the child to have a bowel movement after taking mineral oil?
2006-08-19 12:48:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
We have used Mineral oil with our 5 yr. old. It can take anywhere from a few hours to overnight.
2006-08-19 12:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by rjclem05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately do not use infant oil, you could not ingest it, it can make you ill. What you want is termed an oil product in certain made for timber products that are used for ingredients (like wodden salad bowls and butcher blocks). you'll locate them contained in the housewares branch of hardware shops or a good kitchen grant save. seem the position they promote the timber products, the oil could be saved close to them. you could also purchase ordinary mineral oil in a pharmacy, yet I desire the Salad Bowl Oil.
2016-11-30 20:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by escobeo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I gave my three year old mineral oil she had a bowel movement in about thirty or forty five minutes.
2006-08-19 12:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Summer H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have herd you can do that OR give them some prune juice I had to do that for my newborn for the first 2 months of her life. I have her 1oz of prune juice with 3 oz of water and it almost worked instantly.
2006-08-19 13:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that is healthy. Is that a tip that someone on Yahoo Answers gave to you? You should consult a pediatrician if you are concerned about your childs bowels. Not people on here.
2006-08-19 12:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prune juice is faster and easier masked in a bit of apple juice or your kiddos other favorite juice. Good luck. Tykes hate that oily taste. I tried it on my son and he tossed like a geyser.
2006-08-19 12:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't wait any longer than 24 hours and be sure to consult your physician as this could result in a perforated bowel which is extremely serious!!!!
2006-08-19 13:03:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them castoria. the kiddie version on castor oil. it tastes good so they will want to take it. it works in about 30 mins.
2006-08-19 12:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure its mineral oil? I've used Kayro syrup and it works within an hour.
2006-08-19 12:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by bbrandik 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not that long lol my mom did that to me
2006-08-19 12:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋