AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and I am available to answer a variety of questions related to children's health and medicine ranging from the treatment of colic and cradle cap to allergies and acne. I am also the creator of the website "The Medicine Mom" at www.themedicinemom.com. Parents can e-mail me questions, read my monthly articles, and enjoy a laugh at "The Funny Farm."
Experience I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and mother of two wonderful girls. I work in a busy outpatient pharmacy clinic where I have the unique opportunity to counsel every patient that comes to my window.
Publications:
1)Drug Topics, Feb. 2006: "Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"
2)Pharmacy Times,Date TBA, "How to Help Parents Cope with Colic
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University 1997
Doctor of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University 2002
Question We are giving our 8.5 months old baby boy, strained prune (Heinz, 3 - 4 tsp) daily for last 3 weeks as he was showing difficulty in pooping. I am wondering whether it is safe to give prune to babies daily. I am also curious to know the sideeffects (if any ??) due to this daily administration of strained prune. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance.
Answer Dear Jabina,
Prunes should be fine to give in order to help alleviate constipation. There are no bad effects associated with their ingestion except, of course, for more frequent bowel movements which is what you are hoping for anyways!
