Constipation in infants can be a problem to treat because the common adult remedies, such as additional fiber in the diet or mild lazatives, are not options for small babies. One home remedy sometimes suggested is increasing fluids and adding dark Karo syrup to the infant's milk.
Can you explain why this remedy might work????
2006-09-14 15:55:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Has something to do with making the stool absorb more water, which is what needs to happen for constipation to ease. Try reading Dr. Sear's baby book; I seem to remember info about that.
2006-09-14 15:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural Remedies for Constipation
http://constipationinfo.net/category/Natural-Remedies-for-Constipation.html
2006-09-18 06:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by hen d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The karo syrup works as a lubricant
2006-09-14 22:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by avon_princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think am not quite sure but....the sugar in the syrup gives the baby gas which helps to push things out
2006-09-14 23:04:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tetsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, cuz corn syrup gives babies the runs!
2006-09-14 22:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Trip S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋