to help her make a bowl movement.
2007-01-15 17:03:53 · 20 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
she didnt make one today.
2007-01-15 17:08:41 · update #1
Yes, so long as it's *very* little, about 1oz juice with 1oz water per day. What makes you think your baby needs help, though? Check out the second link to give you some ideas for when it might actually be needed.
2007-01-15 17:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by imdevaskyla 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no - she needs to nurse more and that will take care of it --- babies under 1 don't need juice. Breastfed babies cannot become constipated. If you're not breastfeeding, make sure you're mixing formula correctly and if need be you can give additional water (no juice!). You can also gently insert a q-tip very shallow (like if you're taking a temperature) to stimulate a movement. Don't be alarmed if she doesn't have a BM for a couple days. That's normal. Giving juice - even diluted - can set off a knee-jerk response that swings from extreme to extreme and baby will be miserable.
2007-01-15 17:24:00 · answer #2 · answered by mx_hart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Babies this young should not be given anything but breastmilk or formula.
It is perfectly normal for a breastfed baby to go up to a week in between bowel movements. Less frequent poops usually start around her age. As long as the baby is not in pain and is not passing hard stools, everything is just fine.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/bm.html
2007-01-15 17:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ducky's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infant constipation: What to do
Age of infant Treatment
0-2 months Call your doctor for advice
2+ months Give the infant 2-4 ounces of water twice a day. If constipation doesn't improve, try 2-4 ounces of fruit juice — such as grape, pear, apple, cherry or prune — twice a day.
2007-01-15 17:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would not do that. Get some supositories. They work well, but i have a 2 month girl and she didnt make one day and the next morn i had a big nasty diaper. Just wait a little while. also adding WATER to there diet is good for that.
2007-01-15 18:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by angel 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO! babys tummy is not ready to handle anything but formula or breastmilk yet!
if she is having trouble moving her bowels--take her to her doctor, only he can tell you the best thing to do.
trying to give her juice--and prune at that--will give her the worst belly cramps you can imagine
2007-01-15 17:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No a two month old should only have breast milk or formula. Being on a liquid diet, it is odd that your baby would be having difficulty with bowel movements. Maybe you should talk with his/her pediatrician.
2007-01-15 18:24:48 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wait another day, because it's still considered normal (especially if you're formula feeding) for it to take up to 48 hours. If she still hasn't, you might give her VERY little, and very diluted, because she might end up going TOO much, if you know what I mean.
2007-01-15 18:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, try a small amout first (1/2 tsp + 1 cup water). If your baby is on a bottle, mix with breastmilk or formula (1/2 tsp. + 8 oz. bottle).
There are also infant glycerine suppositories that will have a much quicker effect.
2007-01-15 17:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes my daughter was instructed too by the doc when Dark Karo wasnt working check with the doc first though
2007-01-15 23:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by JOHN D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋