my dr told me that I can give my 2 week old baby some dark karo syrup in her bottle to help with constipation. How much syrup do i put in the bottle?
2007-04-30 10:59:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If your doctor told you to do that, then I would be more inclined to call the office back and ask them how much you should use. It has always been my understanding that unless a newborn's bowel movement is quite thick and sticky (consistency of peanut butter) that it is not likely the baby is constipated. Some babies can go several days between bowel movements and that is quite normal for them. Also, straining while having a bowel movement is normal. I have also always heard to use light Karo syrup. So, a call to your pediatrician's office to clarify the instructions would be appropriate. Added: It is true that at one time, it was not recommended to give babies corn syrup due to risk of botulism, however, the processing has changed and there is no danger to babies, but the recommendation to wait until after 1 year to give honey is still in place.
2007-04-30 11:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pediatrician recommended it as well, although I used light corn syrup. Don't know how much of a difference it would make though, my doc didn't specify whether to use light or dark corn syrup. I think my doc told me to do a teaspoon with an ounce or two of water.
2007-04-30 11:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by mommastacey1031 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would rather give her warm tea it helps a lot i did it with my baby and she went poop in less than 20 mins. also try giving a little water (warm). or give her a little bit of prune juice mixd with water (warm). i wouldnt give her kyro syrup though i dont know about that
2007-04-30 11:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NONE!
"Botulism spores may also be found in undercooked food, corn syrup and even maple syrup. For this reason, feeding an infant any of these foods is risky as well."
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/infant-botulism/HQ00854
2007-04-30 11:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Prunes or apple juice is milder to the baby's system.
2007-04-30 11:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Angela F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none!! Just give her some apple juice with water and that should help.
2007-04-30 11:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by dominicancutie02 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please tell me that your doctor was drunk when they gave you this advise. It is horrible. My doctor suggested one teaspoon of flax oil per day.
2007-04-30 11:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by PDXmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋