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my grandson is one week old today.is having trouble with constipation. we have tried karo syrup in small dose's once a day is this ok or should we try new approach
Dear Lynette:
Depends on what you mean by "constipation".
If the baby is not having regular B.M.'s at least daily and skips a day or two it is only constipation if the stool is coming out like hard marbles. If the stools are soft I would do nothing.
If all the baby's stools are hard the Karo syrup is the correct treatment. You add the Karo to formula once a day. If that does not work you can try 1/2 ounce of baby apple juice mixed with 1/2 ounce of warm water once a day.
I hope this works.
Sincerely,
Mary Pat
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| Comment | Thanks a lot Mary. You know how difficult is to make a three year old kid to eat something that s/he really doesn't like! It's very challenging... I hope this will end soon. Thanks again for your time. Mojan | ||
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Mary Pat, R.N.
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I am happy to answer general non-diagnostic questions on infant & child care, infant & toddler feedings, discipline, illnesses, and how to access resources for the child with special needs.
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I am a pediatric nurse, an R.N. with 40 years experience first as manager of a community hospital pediatric department & 11 years working in a private pediatric practice. I have managed more than 100,000 phone calls from parents in private practice.
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