My son is 14 1/2 months. I weaned him from breastfeeding 12 days ago (that was when he had his last feeding). He drinks about 8 oz of milk a day, a bit of cheese and quite a bit of yogurt. Past couple of days he has been SO constipated. His stools are very large and his anus looks close to tearing when he's pooping. I've been giving apple juice and also gave him a supposatory last night which made him go. If he is getting other sources of calcium, do I really need to give him cows milk?
I'm going to go buy some prunes and prune juice when the grocery store opens.
2007-01-20 02:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by Angela G 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He is not on iron supplements.
2007-01-20 02:20:33 · update #1
There is only one reason which I've found to support humans drinking cow's milk. We have grown up hearing that it's good for us and that we've grown accustomed to the taste and texture. Otherwise there is absolutely no nutrition that can not be obtained elsewhere, minus the negatives. Calcium seems to be the major claim for milk. It can be found elsewhere in green vegetables, almonds, and many other sources. Why we continue to drink cow's milk laced with growth hormones, antibiotics, and who knows what else is beyond me.
Since I've given up drinking milk about 5 years ago my health has greatly improved. Fewer allergy problems, asthma and breathing problems greatly reduced, I'm sleeping better, and I have more energy.
Do some research online and decide for yourself.
http://www.strongbones.org/
http://www.notmilk.com/
http://www.nomilk.com/
2007-01-21 03:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't do the prune juice, it can't hurt him but it's just not a good idea. he does need more milk, try 2% but it could be something else he is eating too not just milk. bananas will cause constipation and cheeses (dairy too). maybe lay off the yogurt some too. i would give him a few raisins or grapes, my son loves them and i only give him like 5 or so. apple juice isn't the best thing either, it causes a lot of problems if they drink to much. good luck too you!
2007-01-20 20:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by jennifer0208 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH, NOT PRUNES. They are the devil's food. Bananas peaches and oranges are far more palatable, and just as good. Pleanty of whole grain as well. Blend them all up in to a smoothie.
Milk is a good source of calcium, but can be got in other ways as you say. make sure his dairy is made from whole milk, there are lots of other good vitamins in the fat.
Just saw JM's answer. Iron supplements can cause constipation, but there is absolutely no need for a child to take ANY vitamin or mineral supplements. It should ALL come from diet, and whole foods.
2007-01-20 02:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely suggest going to speak to your doctor, perhaps his body doesn't do well with regular milk. When our daughter was constipated we used the gerber baby juices so she could get some variety. The pear one was great and I think that there was one that was prune plus something else. We would also buy the stage 1 baby prunes and mix them into applesauce or yogurt and it was helpful as well.
Good Luck!
2007-01-20 02:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with adults, make sure that his diet is balanced with plenty of fiber. He needs the calcium, vitamins, and minerals that are in milk.
Along with plenty of fiber, make sure that he's drinking plenty of WATER. The digestive tract needs to be hydrated to work properly.
Talk to his pediatrician about it, too. Try not to give him foods and drinks that will cause gas.
By the way, my daughter is lactose intollerant. She takes an OTC med to prevent the symptoms (she's 17), as she loves milk. The symptoms (for those that have suggested your son has this) include diarrhea and cramps -- not constipation. So, let's rule this out.
2007-01-20 02:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had a hard transition to milk. He didn't like it at all. My doctor said it was okay for him to get his dairy from other sources like cheese, yogurt, etc. We tried Soy milk a few weeks later and he loves it!! Good luck
2007-01-20 04:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor, but I'd say yes......8 ounces at his age is not very much! Try soy milk...my son drinks that with regular milk. At your son's age he needs the fat.
Is he on an iron vitamen? If so, take him off for a few days.
2007-01-20 02:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
various of formulation are cows milk based so i'm wondering whether its no longer some thing else it extremely is inflicting a rash? i could verify with your wellbeing practitioner, even though it does no longer injury to objective soy milk additionally. At 21 months however i think of he could desire to be off of formulation. by skill of 12 or so months toddlers could desire to be on homo milk and by skill of two years, young babies could desire to be on 2% milk. whether that be soy or cows. sturdy luck.
2016-11-25 22:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats alot of dairy. Give him fruit. whole wheat bread. Thats alot of dairy.
2007-01-20 03:36:59 · answer #9 · answered by lovehateleavestay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the normal rule is 4 servings of dairy . it doesn't say what kind of dairy.
I would talk to your Dr and see what he says
2007-01-20 02:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by ladysilverhorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋