i think my 3 week old may be constipated...is there anything i can do for him?
2007-02-12 08:27:39 · 10 answers · asked by Chacacon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have 4 children and believe me I know exactly what to do go and get some Karo syrup and put it in his formula he'll love it now just about a teaspoon it is guranteed to stop the constipation
and it is safe its a old remedy my mom told me.
2007-02-12 08:39:08 · answer #1 · answered by hot chocolate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby constipation is a more common problem than many parents realize. Just as with adults, constipation in babies is characterized by having difficulty passing stools. On the other hand, symptoms of constipation cannot necessarily be recognized by how often the baby has a bowel movement because this changes from child to child and depends on the baby’s age as well. Newborns, for example, generally have bowel movements several times per day. In addition, a breastfed baby will tend to have softer stools while one fed artificial formula will have harder, darker stools. You may try this site, this is where I find really good information about this:
http://www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com/child-infant-constipation
My suggestion, read as much as you can, knowledge is power
2007-02-15 13:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what is happening that makes you think he is constipated. Some new moms think the baby is constipated if he turns red in the face, grunts and cries when moving his bowels. As long as the poop is soft or mushy he is fine. He just has to learn how to use his abdominal muscles and push it out.
If the poop is hard balls you might give him a little extra water (1-2 oz per day) and see if this helps. If he is not pooping at all for more than 24 hours, is not eating well or vomiting you should take him in to the dr. or hospital right away.
2007-02-12 16:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by nursebetty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 tbsp of karo syrup in water helps let them sip on it through out the day because they get enough water with breastmilk or formula also introducing new fluids can upset their tummy. If your baby is on iron based formula just the regular kind then it is probably the cause although iron aides in brain development it tends to make them constipated. Talk to your doc he's awful young and you got to be so careful when they are that little. If you're breastfeeding look at what you're eating a lot of dairy can cause problems too. Try to bicycle his legs as excercise aids in constipation.
2007-02-12 16:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sacajaweava 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is on breast milk ONLY, he is not constipated.
That's what I taught too when I heard my newborn pushing for hours.
Ask your doctor first, because if you start helping him poop at that age he might start relating on that help and have a real constipation later.
Good luck!
2007-02-12 19:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Just_Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are bottle feeding I would put a tee spoon of corn syrup in there bottle. I did this with my 2 week old and the next day she had went with out any troubles.
2007-02-12 16:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST, see a doctor . You may have to change the baby's formula . Ask the doctor about" Catnip and Fennel " . Maybe your baby is too young to take catnip & fennel , but it is sometimes used for stomach problems in infants.....but I'm not sure about NEWBORNS . I am not a doctor....so see one .
2007-02-12 16:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by shitstainz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may have to have a suppository. But the doctor will tell you how much. Also sometimes grape juice will loosen up a baby's bowel.
2007-02-12 16:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a little water in between regular feedings.
2007-02-12 16:30:53 · answer #9 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little prune juice will go a long way.
2007-02-12 16:36:58 · answer #10 · answered by Orion Quest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋