If so Read the article that starts on page 71. "Baby Mealtime Makeover". There is a list at the bottom of page 73 about Taboo foods. They list Honey and Corn Syrup (Which would be Karo Syrup). These can BOTH cause botulism poisoning. I always see a lot of people recommending putting Karo Syrup in a baby's bottle if they are constipated and this can KILL your baby. DO NOT give these to children under 1 year of age. The risk might be low, but why take the risk with your child's health?
2007-01-18 16:57:07 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan's mom 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is NOT a question about breastmilk vesus formula Cassandra. It is about people and doctors putting babies at risk for harm by recommending giving Karo Syrup for constipation. Like I said, the risk might be small, but there is still a risk and it is totally irresponsible for doctors to tell parent's to give this to a infant.
2007-01-18 17:08:51 · update #1
Actually breastfed babies CAN become constipated...especially preemies. My son was almost 3 months early, breastfed and was horribly constipated.
2007-01-18 19:31:03 · update #2
yes I got mine I will have to read it. That is what my doctor recommended that I give my child. Thanks for the info.
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2007-01-18 17:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by teddybear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a lot of parents that are around my parents age and older telling me to do this as well. This is an absolute no-no. All the current baby books that I have do not recommend this. My pediatrician also told me not to do this. Formula and baby food only. Glad you brought this up. A lot of parents probably don't realize this. Good comment!
2007-01-18 17:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by kksundin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did see that! I always knew about honey, but no dr has ever mentioned to me about corn syrup, too! My kids are breastfed though, so have never been constipated as it's a natural laxative :)
2007-01-18 19:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy to 2 cuties 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeepers, why give your baby anything but mommy's milk before age one? Not doing so lowers the baby's iq, raises the risk of cancer and diabetes and allergies, and deprives the child of the nurturance and closeness to which she/he was entitled and evolved to need for proper development.
It's like people are worried about all this stupid stuff kids shouldn't even be encountering, and they're not worried about the nightmare of day care use for toddlers and infants (utterly destructive) and the lack of breastmilk.
2007-01-18 17:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by cassandra 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Yes I got mine and saw that too... And my mother in law puts it on his pacifiar....not anymore! I also saw two of the toys i bought him got recalled....what scary things!
2007-01-19 08:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jill J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, not yet
2007-01-18 17:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Skippy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋