2006-08-19 13:53:45 · 10 answers · asked by jbparsons2006 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Formula will cause constipation because it's thicker than breastmilk and a baby does have problems digesting it. The iron content has nothing to do with the constipation (per my Dr). I know prune juice and Karo syrup will help but call the Dr before you give your baby anything.
2006-08-20 06:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what formula you use, infants get constipated sometimes. Just make sure to put water in a bottle and let your baby drink as often as possible. This will help with constipation. I did this and my son felt a lot better.
2006-08-19 14:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adding "Karo" white corn syrup always prevented my son from being constipated. Depending on your babies weight, first try just a teaspoon into the formula. My son was on Similac and for every bottle I added no more then 1 tablespoon and he was never constipated, gassy or fussy. Make sure the formula is warmed up to normal temp. before adding syrup (this makes it alot easier to dissolve) and shake the bottle up good to mix it!
Good Luck!
2006-08-19 19:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tammers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son was on good start and he was doing just fine going to the bathroom all the time. Then I am on WIC so they changed the formula and it is Similac and he has been constipated all the time he goes like once every five days so I started giving him a bottle of juice everyday and now he is going every other day. But I really liked Good Start and my step-daughter was on Emfamil and that was good to but I do not recommend Similac.
2006-08-19 15:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by cuteswim_gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a soy formula. Its not a cure for constipation but it certainly did help my baby girl. Carnation Soy Formula made by Nestle
2006-08-20 19:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by spencerluck2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was constipated all the time until I put him on Lactose Free Similac. Maybe try one of the lactose free formulas. Don't feel bad about not breast feeding from the other persons comment. The breast Nazi's need to back off people who CANT or choose not to breast feed !
2006-08-19 16:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by Hot in AZ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. Don't give your baby water, they don't need water and it can actually hurt them if you give them too much.
That one answer about the breasfeeding was totally rude. I have breastfed all of my children but it's your choice so don't feel bad because you formula feed. I would really ask your doctor about what to do for constipation. Good luck.
2006-08-19 15:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by Maggie K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well there isn't any "certain" one that does that but you want to avoid using anything with too much iron in it.. like Enfamil with Iron or Simalac with iron... too much iron is what causes constipation in a baby.
2006-08-19 14:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by nknicolek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None sweetie, they all cause constipation..i know they make some low iron formula but babies need iron so you're pretty much screwed..should've breastfed
2006-08-19 14:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
give the baby an ounce of juice.
2006-08-19 15:31:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋